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TRISTEN CABALLER – WCDO Radio News http://www.wcdoonline.com/localnews FM 100.9 / AM 1490 in Sidney, Bainbridge, and Unadilla, NY, and Worldwide @ WCDOLive.com Mon, 19 Feb 2018 19:46:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 43172800 WCDO NEWS MONDAY 2-19-18 http://www.wcdoonline.com/localnews/wcdo-news-monday-2-19-18/ Mon, 19 Feb 2018 19:38:50 +0000 http://www.wcdoonline.com/localnews/?p=6118 Continue reading →]]> State Police are investigating the death of a 10-year-old girl in the town of Colesville. Broome County 911 received a call Sunday from a residence on East Windsor Road for a 10-year-old girl who was unresponsive. The responding troopers determined that Belladonna Loke was discovered by the owner of the house in a second floor bedroom, Loke’s family had been staying at the residence since December. The preliminary investigation revealed that Loke suffered from a serious medical condition, she was transported to Lourdes Hospital where an autopsy was performed today, the results have not yet been released, The investigation is continuing.
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Governor Cuomo today announced Smart Street Lighting NY, a new statewide program that calls for at least 500,000 street lights throughout the state to be replaced with energy-saving LED technology by 2025. The program was announced by the Governor in the 2018 State of the State and directly supports his goal to reduce climate emissions 40 percent by 2030, based on 1990 levels.
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The New York State Fair is running a 1-day sale on packages of fair admission, rides, food and games. The “Midway Madness” sale will be offered online Thursday beginning at 6:00 AM through the fair’s official online seller, Etix.com. The sale date is exactly six months from the opening of the 2018 Fair on Wednesday, August 22. Only 2,500 of each of the many packages being offered, will be available, with buyers limited to 4 Packages per purchase.
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Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig has been appointed as Co-Chair of the Community Revitalization Policy Committee of the New York State Conference of Mayors. Herzig will be directly involved in providing Policy recommendations to the Conference’s Executive Committee, regarding economic development, land use, zombie properties among other issues facing the state’s municipalities.
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While some names have already dropped out of the race for the Republican Nomination for New York Governor, there is a possibility that more people will enter in the coming months. State Senator John DeFrancisco of Syracuse has already gathered up support & is an early favorite to take on the expected re-election campaign effort by current incumbent Democrat Andrew Cuomo, DeFrancisco has served in the State Senate for the last 25 years, during a time of highly publicized corruption among many state lawmakers for abuse of power. Former area Congressman Richard Hanna said that he has been approached to run for Governor, since he retired from Congress last year, he is not anticipating running for governor.
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Commerce Chenango will be hosting their “Economic Forecast Breakfast” with Ken Entenman of NBT Bank on Tuesday February 27th at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich. The Deadline to register is tomorrow, February 20th, more information is available at 334-1429, or register@chenangony.org.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies and Investigators responded to the Downsville Central School after a reported threat of possible school violence Friday. Deputies were advised of the threat by School officials after they learned of a social media post Thursday night by a parent, administrators and Deputies immediately identified a 17 year old student as the source of a verbal threat made during school on Thursday. Investigators believe that the student made an inappropriate comment during school on Thursday; there was no credible threat or intention by the student to engage in any school violence.
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A Broome County Grand Jury filed charges against 36 year old James Giacalone of Glen Aubrey Friday, after he allegedly tried to run over State Troopers last month with his car, the trooper shot and wounded Giacalone, who was indicted Friday for attempted first-degree murder, attempted aggravated assault upon a police officer and second-degree assault. He is expected to be arraigned in Broome County Court shortly; he could face 25 years to life in prison.
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State Police arrested 22-year-old Tristen Caballer from Worcester for 2nd degree Burglary. On February 9th, a trooper responded to a burglary in the town of Worcester. The Otsego County Deputies had attempted to serve an arrest warrant on Caballer who then fled on foot. Caballer allegedly entered an enclosed porch to a residence, without permission, & then stole clothing and shoes and eventually returned to home, where He was arrested without incident. Caballer was arraigned in the Worcester Town Court and was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $5000 cash bail or $10,000 property bond.
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A.O. Fox Tri-Town Campus in Sidney will hold a Blood Drive today from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM. The American Red Cross is experiencing a blood shortage and has issued an emergency request for all blood types. Appointments may be made at redcrossblood.org, owa.bassett.org or by calling 1-800-RedCross.

]]> 6118 WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 8-17-17 http://www.wcdoonline.com/localnews/wcdo-news-thursday-8-17-17/ Thu, 17 Aug 2017 18:37:14 +0000 http://www.wcdoonline.com/localnews/?p=5793 Continue reading →]]> New York State has a record 15 Billion Dollars in unclaimed funds, according to the State Comptroller’s office. Money typically comes from old or forgotten savings accounts, business transactions, gift cards or property sales, more information is available at osc.state.ny.us/ouf.
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Governor Cuomo signed a bill that cracks down on unauthorized invasion of privacy by using video surveillance in a neighbor’s backyard. The bill will give New Yorkers a legal recourse to sue a neighbor who records activities in their backyard with the intent to harass, threaten or annoy them. Unlawful surveillance laws were adopted in New York in 2003, but privacy only applied to bathrooms & dressing rooms.
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Otsego County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 21-year-old Tristen Caballer of Worcester on a warrant after a motor vehicle pursuit in East Worcester. Caballer was charged with endangering the welfare of a child, disorderly conduct, possession of marijuana, aggravated harassment, and multiple vehicle and traffic violations, he was located by a deputy in East Worcester, a pursuit followed to a trailer park in Worcester, where Caballer abandoned his vehicle, fled on foot & was tracked by Police Dogs to a nearby residence, he faces court action shortly.
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Commerce Chenango announced that a Solar Eclipse Viewing Party would be combined with their monthly Business After Hours event, at the Rogers Environmental Education Center, in Sherburne from 4:30 to 6:30 PM on August 21st. Those interested in attending need to RSVP by the end of the day tomorrow by email or 334-1400.
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Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival will be accepting submissions for its Annual Student Art Exhibit through 6:30 tomorrow evening at the Artists’ Palette at 17-19 South Broad Street in Norwich. All area students are encouraged to submit work for the show, which will be on display at the Artists’ Palette from this Saturday, until Sunday, September 10. The show is open to all area students, Grade K through 12.  For more information, contact The Artists’ Palette at 244-1445, or colorscape.org.

The Delaware County Board of Elections reminds area voters wishing to vote in the September 12th Party Primary, that tomorrow is the last day to register in person at the Board of Elections in Delhi or postmark a registration form for the Primary Election. Registration forms and applications for absentee ballots may be found online at co.delaware.ny.us or by calling 832-5321.
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The Oneonta City Clerk’s office will be closed today & tomorrow from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Officials said that the office will be closed for training, more information is available at 432-6450.
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The Arc Otsego will host a career fair on September 13th from 2:00 to 7:00 PM. The fair will be held 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.

 

 

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