31 year old Derek Wignall of Hancock was sentenced to a 5 year period of probation supervision for the crime of Criminal Contempt in the First Degree. On May 31st, Wignall violated an Order of Protection by contacting the protected party while incarcerated on an unrelated matter, Wignall was placed back into custody following the violation of the Order of Protection. Wignall pleaded guilty to the charge he was sentenced to a five-year period of probation supervision and 180 days of Electronic Monitoring both to be supervised by the Delaware County Probation Department.
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Norwich City School District Superintendent Scott Ryan announced that This morning at 10:13 am, the lock-down system was activated the Middle School and High School campus. This activation was not planned. Our safety team followed all of the procedures and protocols. Each building on the MS/HS campus has been declared safe and free of threat by the Norwich Police Department and our safety team. At 11:30 a.m. the campus was restored to full activity.
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An Open House Event will be held at the Forum Theater in Binghamton Thursday. Participants will get another opportunity to “Test Drive” their seats for those interested in purchasing Season Tickets for shows to be performed at the Forum. Broadway in Binghamton Staff will be on hand for the event, which runs from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
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Many homes have been demolished in the River Street area in the village of Sidney in recent months, many irreparably damaged by the major flooding of 2006 & 2011. Sidney Mayor Ray Baker said that they are looking to replace the missing homes with new ones in the West Main & Circle Drive region of the Village:
(Ray Baker 9-20-23)
Mayor Baker also said that there are currently no plans for the Village Board to opt in & allow for the retail sale of Marijuana.
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Delaware County Clean Sweep will be held this Friday & Saturday for those who have registered to participate, Solid Waste Coordinator Tyson Robb explains:
(Tyson Robb 9-20-23)
Robb said that on Friday, businesses & Municipalities will bring their items from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, then farmers will bring their materials from 12:15 to 2:00 PM, household will participate from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon Saturday.
The Otsego County Health Department announced that a bat has tested positive for rabies in Burlington Flats today. There was 1 human exposure, that person is undergoing post exposure vaccinations. More information about rabies is available at 547-4230 or on the Health Department page at otsegocounty.com.
A.M. NEWS 9-20-23
31 year old Thomas Harris of Unadilla was sentenced to a 5-year term of probation supervision for 4th degree Arson in Delaware County Court. On June 4th, 2022, State Police responded to reports of a structure fire in the Town of Sidney, Troopers discovered beer bottles, some with gasoline, the victim told Troopers that Harris threw the bottles, starting the fire. Investigators obtained DNA Swabs from Harris, Harris’s DNA was on the bottles, he was arrested & Harris pled guilty to Arson. Harris was directed to immediately report to the Delaware County Department of Probation.
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Commerce Chenango will hold a free event for their members today in Norwich starting at 4:00 PM, Commerce Chenango CEO & President Sal Testani explains:
(Sal Testani 9-20-23)
More information about the Membership Appreciation Party is available at 334-1400 or info@chenangony.org.
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The State Department of Labor today released preliminary local unemployment rates for August, New York State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held constant at 3.9% in August 2023. Locally Chenango County had 3.2% unemployment, Delaware County 3.8% and Otsego County 3.6% in August.
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An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today at the Southside Mall YMCA in Oneonta from 1:00 to 6:00 PM. Appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, at Redcrsossblood.org or by calling 1-800 RED CROSS.
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]]>The Spiedie Fest has made some changes to their schedule due to the weather forecast. Spiedie Fest had decided to move the meet and greet with WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle and concert featuring John Waite and Tommy DeCarlo to the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena. The remainder of Friday’s festival and activities will go on as planned at Otsiningo Park. The events will still take place at their scheduled times. The meet and greet with Kurt Angle will be from 3 to 6 p.m. John Waite will perform at 6 p.m., followed by Tommy DeCarlo at 7:30 p.m.
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State Police reported that 2 pedestrians that were struck by a vehicle in the town of Middletown Wednesday. State Police stated that 68 year old John Guidice & 67 year old Joyce Guidice, both of Middletown, were struck by a vehicle while on the shoulder of New Kingston Road, the vehicle did not stop, Numerous lifesaving measures were performed & Joyce was pronounced dead at the scene, John was taken to Margaretville Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. A vehicle with front end damage was located & a 70 year old man from Staten Island was being interviewed by Investigators. The investigation is on-going. More will be released once it is available.
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Attorney General Letitia James and DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced a settlement with FrieslandCampina Ingredients North America, Inc. in Delhi over numerous violations of state and federal environmental laws. The Delhi manufacturing facility was emitting dangerous air and water pollution into the surrounding community, putting public health at risk. The agreement with Federal & State Agencies requires Friesland to come into full compliance with environmental protection laws and pay a penalty of $2.88 million. New York will receive $1.44 million to fund projects that benefit public health and the environment in the Delhi area.
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4 people have been arrested after the discovery of multiple illegal items in Binghamton. The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force, along with the Binghamton Police Department Community Response Team and Patrol Division executed a search warrant Tuesday at 35 Baxter Street, Officers seized weapons, $3,540 in suspected drug proceeds, Oxycontin and items used for packaging and weighing narcotics. Arrested were 47 year old Jaime Marte-Viera, 27 year old Juan Genao, 20 year old Sincere Pryor and 32 year old Tyron Howell on a variety of Drug & Weapons Charges, all face court action shortly.
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The State Comptroller’s Office reported that local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $5.7 billion in the 2nd quarter of 2023, an increase of 3%, compared to the same period last year. 2nd quarter growth was lower that the 1st quarter, due to a steep drop in gas prices, sales tax collections on motor fuels decreasing by -19% year over year.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 8-3-23
Delaware County Clean Sweep is coming up in September this year & online registration is already underway, according to Delaware County Solid Waste Coordinator Tyson Robb:
(Tyson Robb 8-4-23)
Robb said that Businesses, Municipalities & Farms will bring their materials on Friday September 22nd & The Household collections will be on Saturday September 23rd.
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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for Nicholas Wood on an outstanding warrant and asking the residents of Broome County for assistance. Wood was described as a white male, 5’11” 205 Pounds, with blue eyes & brown Hair, he is wanted for violation of probation for Petty Larceny, Resisting Arrest & Obstructing Governmental Administration, Anyone with information on the location of Wood is asked to contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office website: gobroomecounty.com or by calling the Broome County Sheriff’s Office tip line at (607) 778-1196.
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The American Red Cross continues to report Low Blood Supplies and are continuing with a steady schedule of Blood Drives around the state. A blood Drive will be held in Oneonta today from 1 pm. – 6 pm., at the Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center, 24 Market Street, To make an appointment, simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS
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]]>The State Health Department and the Governor’s office reminds New Yorkers to get their annual flu vaccine as flu season is widespread across New York State. The flu virus and the COVID virus are both circulating, with the COVID 19 positivity rate still at 6.7% with another 3700 cases documented on Tuesday. Patient Hospitalizations from COVID were at 2,882, and over 620 from the 3 strains of the flu, The state Health department reported that there were 281 ICU COVID patients with 96 on Ventilators & there 31 deaths attributed to COVID on Tuesday. New Yorkers can to get their bivalent COVID-19 vaccine boosters at their local pharmacy, county health department, or healthcare provider; or visit vaccines.gov.
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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 48 year old Billie Vonkrusze of Utica for criminal possession of a controlled substance and promoting prison contraband, while being booked into the Jail on separate charges. Vonkrusze was returned to the Otsego County Correctional Facility to await Centralized Arraignment.
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The Chenango County Sheriff’s office arrested 24 year old Samantha Clipston of South Otselic for Tampering with Physical Evidence and on an Arrest Warrant, following a vehicle pursuit that began in the Town of Norwich. Clipston was wanted on an active Arrest Warrant and while deputies attempted to take the operator of the vehicle she was riding into custody, the operator began to flee, Clipston threw parts of a rifle out of the window, which were later recovered. Clipston was taken into custody once the vehicle she was riding in became inoperable, she was arraigned and was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on cash bail & will reappear in the Town of Oxford Court at a later date.
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State Police investigated a tractor trailer rollover accident early Tuesday morning, that spilled medical supplies on State Route 17 between Hancock & Deposit. Clean up took about 2 hours, no injuries were reported, so far the driver has not been ticketed, the investigation is ongoing.
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The Delaware County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed the 2023 county budget Tuesday. The budget totals $110 million, a $4 million decrease from the previous budget, The tax increase will be less than 1%.
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New Yorkers who are currently enrolled in SNAP will receive additional assistance in the month of November. Officials stated that even if a household is already receiving the maximum allowable benefits, they will receive a supplemental emergency assistance payment of at least $95.00.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-23-22
Delaware County residents hosting Thanksgiving Dinner this year will be able to recycle various items from the table that other municipalities do not, County Solid Waste Coordinator Tyson Robb explains:
(Tyson Robb 11-23-22)
More information is available at co.delaware.ny.us.
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State Police and local law enforcement agencies are participating in a special traffic safety initiative today through Monday for the Thanksgiving weekend. Road Construction projects will be suspended during the 5 day period in order to keep the increased volume of traffic moving, except in the case of emergencies.
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The Oxford and McDonough Communities are invited to the 38th annual Free Thanksgiving dinner, from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 pm. on Thursday. This year’s dinners can be found at the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Parish House at 32 Main Street, with Pick-ups in the rear entrance, there will be no dining-in this year.
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]]>Delaware County Clean Sweep returns in October for County residents to properly dispose of hazardous materials, Delaware County Solid Waste Coordinator Tyson Robb explains:
(Tyson Robb 8-18-22)
Registration is underway online at cleansweepdelaware.eventbrite.com, farms & businesses will bring their items on Friday October 7th, households on Saturday October 8th.
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The Village of Sidney DPW announced that East Main Street is closed today between Chestnut Street and Main Street, to repair a service leak, officials hope to have the road was re-opened to traffic early this afternoon.
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Former Governor Andrew Cuomo won a lawsuit Tuesday in which he challenged New York’s defunct JCOPE agency’s attempt to seize his profits from a $5.1 million book deal his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. JCOPE determined that Cuomo improperly used state staff and resources while writing his 2020 memoir, “American Crisis.” they ordered him to surrender his compensation to the state. Albany County Supreme Court Justice Denise Hartman ruled in Favor of Cuomo Tuesday, JCOPE no longer exists & current Governor Kathy Hochul is looking to establish a new ethics commission.
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The Dick’s Sporting Goods Open PGA Golf Tournament will be held at the En-Joie Golf Club in Endicott, from Friday to Sunday, the Zac Brown Band will perform at the En-Joie’s 18th hole Friday night. More information is available at dsgopen.com.
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The State Department of Labor announced that safety inspections of amusement rides statewide have been underway as the peak of fair season approaches. The Great New York State Fair starts on August 24th, Labor Department inspectors have been on site performing pre-inspections, with staff also meeting with vendors prior to Opening Day to go over safety precautions.
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The Bainbridge Guilford Central School District Board of Education meeting originally scheduled for tonight, has been postponed, the next meeting will be held on Thursday August 25th at 6:00 PM at the Guilford Elementary school.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 8-18-22
Governor Hochul announced that the VaxtoSchool campaign will begin soon, in order to get children vaccinated against COVID before the start of school. The latest COVID Positivity rates were just under 8%, the 7 day average was down to 5.72%, Patient Hospitalization were 2,509, with 249 ICU Patients, 96 on Ventilators, there were 24 deaths reported from nursing homes & hospitals.
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Tri-Town Theater will be holding auditions for “Oliver” next week in Sidney, Director Wilson Wells visited the WCDO Studios to talk about the auditions & the number of people needed for this Production:
(Wilson Wells 8-18-22)
Performance Dates for “Oliver” are November 18, 19, and 20. More information is available at the Tri-town Theater Facebook Page.
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]]>Governor Kathy Hochul is urging New Yorkers to get vaccinated & complete the entire series as quickly as possible, as the omicron variant spreads quickly & hospitalizations continue to increase:
(Governor Hochul 12-27-21)
The latest vaccine information is available at Vaccines.gov.
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Now that the Christmas holiday is over, people will start removing their trees, decorations and getting rid of the wrapping paper from their gifts, Tyson Robb of Delaware County Solid Waste Management explains:
(Tyson Robb 12-27-21)
More information is available at co.delaware.ny.us/departments.
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Governor Kathy Hochul announced $23 million in grants to help improve water quality across New York State while mitigating the effects of climate change. Locally, the Village of Sidney will receive $480,000 to install water meters equipped with advanced meter reading technology, the Village of Walton will get $30,000 to identify sources of inflow and infiltration, evaluate alternatives, and recommend improvements to the wastewater collection system.
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Delaware County Department of Emergency Services has received a shipment of disposable masks from the State and starting today, they are being distributed to a variety of locations in the County. The masks can be found in Delhi at the Price Chopper & County Office Buildings, in Walton at the Big M & Delaware County Mental Health Facility, in Deposit at the Big M & DMV office & in Sidney at the Price Chopper, Great American and DMV. The masks will be free to anyone in the community and will be on a first come first serve basis.
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New York’s ban on single-use Styrofoam food and beverage containers, as well as ‘packing peanuts,’ takes effect Saturday. The new law allows a civil penalty of up to $250 for the first offense, $500 for the second in the same calendar year, and $1000 for the third and subsequent violations in the same calendar year.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 12-27-21
State Police have identified the Trooper who fired his issued firearm Last Wednesday in Unadilla as Trooper Justin Miller, who has been a trooper since 2016. Trooper Miller responded on December 22 to a domestic dispute in Unadilla, he was confronted by Mark Beilby who was armed with a knife inside the home. Beilby did not comply with Trooper Miller’s repeated commands to drop the knife and advanced at the trooper, Trooper Miller discharged his firearm, striking Beilby, and then administered first aid, Beilby was first takn to AO Fox Hospital’s Tri-Town Campus in Sidney & then to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City, where he was pronounced deceased. The State Attorney General’s Office is investigating the incident.
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The State Health Department tested over 650,000 people Friday & Saturday combined, with about 85,000 new positives, for a positivity rate of 14.1%. Patients Hospitalizations were close to 4900, patients in an ICU dropped slightly to 880, the number on ventilators went up by 6 to 501. The State reports over 60,700 deaths since the start of the pandemic. Vaccine Locations can be found at vaccines.gov.
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The State Department of Health announced new guidance allowing healthcare workers and other essential workers who test positive for COVID-19 and are fully vaccinated to return to work sooner than previously allowed, in order to provide healthcare and other essential services. This decision follows new guidance from the CDC, after a surge of the Omicron variant. Workers can return if they have not had a fever for at least 72 hours without fever-reducing medication, have a resolution of symptoms & testing is not required.
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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 41 year old Brian Boore of Worcester following a traffic stop in the Town of Worcester. Boore was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance following a traffic stop on Main Street Worcester, Boore was a passenger in the vehicle and was found to be in possession of a small quantity of heroin and methamphetamine, he was an appearance ticket returnable to the Worcester Town Court at a later date.
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The Village of Oxford has received $50,000 for tree planting from the DEC, the Village Tree Board will coordinate the planting of 175 street and park trees during the spring and fall of 2022 with guidance from the NYS DEC and a local certified tree expert. The grant was awarded in celebration of Arbor Day as part of a $1.18 million award to communities across the state to inventory, plant, and maintain public trees.
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]]>The Otsego County Health Department reported 1 more COVID 19 death Thursday, bringing their total of deaths from COVID for this year to 48 & 67 deaths since the pandemic began. The Department reported 20 new cases Thursday with 173 active cases, 7 hospitalized & 5267 total cases since March of 2020.
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The State Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, September 22 at 5:30 PM, to present the design plans for improvements to pavement, sidewalks and drainage on State Route 7 in the Village of Otego. The project will enhance bicycle and pedestrian safety and improve resiliency along Main Street from the I-88 ramps to the Otsdawa Creek Bridge. The in-person event will take place at the Otego Fire Department at 5 River Street in Otego. To join online, open the project website at dot.ny.gov/Route7Otego and click on the “Attend Live Public Meeting”, more information is available at 772-7333.
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This weekend will be the 6th annual “Par for Paws” golf outing to benefit the Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at the Otsego Golf Club in Cooperstown, beginning today and extending through Sunday. Golfers can mention that they are golfing in support of the SQSPCA, & a percentage of the fees will be donated to the shelter, more information is available at 547-9290.
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The FCC has adopted rules to establish 988 as the new, nationwide, 3-digit phone number for Americans in crisis to connect with suicide prevention and mental health crisis counselors. To ensure that calls to 988 reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, area codes with a “988” Exchange, will need to transition to 10-digit dialing. Beginning October 24, in the 607 area, callers must dial 10-digits, the area code + telephone number, for all local calls, those who only dial the 7 digit phone number will not have their call completed, and a recording will remind the caller to hang up and dial again using the area code and the 7-digit number.
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The Otsego County Health Department reported that a bat has tested positive for Rabies on Thursday in Cooperstown. Officials said that there was no human exposure; more information about rabies is available at 547-4230.
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The Annual Sidney Center Tractor Parade will be held tomorrow in the hamlet; those with Tractors & Doodlebugs are advised to bring their vehicles to the Fireman’s Field in time for the 12:00 Noon start time. The Sidney Center Fire Department will also have a chicken barbecue tomorrow.
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Telephone registrations began today for the Delaware County Clean Sweep Chemical Disposal Days. Solid Waste Department spokesman Tyson Robb explains:
(Tyson Robb 9-17-21)
Telephone registrations are available through October 1st at 865-6474, online registrations are continuing at cleansweepdelaware.eventbrite.com. Farms & Businesses will dispose of their items on Friday October 8th; Homeowners will bring theirs on Saturday October 9th.
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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-17-21
State Police are investigating the intentional burning of a pride flag outside of a home in Gilbertsville. The flag was hanging on the front porch of the home on Spring Street when it was set on fire sometime between September 9 and September 12. The fire also caused minor damage to the paint on the front porch. The homeowner also reported that another pride flag and a “Keep it Kind” lawn sign were stolen from the same property several weeks ago. It is unknown at this time if the incidents are related. Anyone with information is asked to New York State Police at (607) 561-7400.
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Governor Kathy Hochul announced that $200 Million dollars in additional food assistance through the SNAP program will be available through the end of September. All SNAP Recipients Will Receive Maximum Food Benefits for the Month, Governor Hochul also directed the state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance to continue working with the federal government to ensure these supplemental benefits will reach households in need throughout the fall.
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The 6th annual Friends of Rogers Wild Goose Chase 5k Trail Run/Walk will be both virtually and on-site at the Rogers Center in Sherburne on Saturday. A virtual event also allows participants to complete the run/walk race at their own pace and location of your choosing or at Rogers Center. Registration is open at runsignup.com
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A fundraiser to benefit the Chenango County Habitat for Humanity is being held today & tomorrow from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at 16 North Canal Street in Oxford, next to the Mirabito gas station. Various items are for sale at local yard sales, more information is available at 843-6249; or chenangohabitat.org.
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A Fundraising golf tournament will be held on Sunday to benefit the Friends of the Oneonta Theatre, which is a nonprofit organization looking to reopen the historic theater as a performance venue. The fundraiser begins at 1:00 PM at the Oneonta Country Club with 18 holes of golf, for more information call 434-1930 or visit OneontaTheatre.org and Friends of the Oneonta Theatre on Facebook.
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The Annual Tom “Uncle Bear” Safford, Sr. Memorial Truck Show will be held Saturday at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge, spokesperson Julie Fuller told WCDO News about the event.
(Julie Fuller 9-17-21)
Fuller Said that Safford was a Guilford resident & long time truck driver who succumbed to cancer a few years ago; more information is available at 316-2798.
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]]>Governor Cuomo today announced that patient-facing healthcare workers at state-run hospitals will be required to get vaccinated for COVID-19 by Labor Day. The Governor also announced that all New York State employees; about 130,000 people, will be required to get vaccinated for COVID-19 by Labor Day. State employees who do not get vaccinated will be required to be tested for COVID-19 on a weekly basis. The measure are being implemented as vaccination rates are increasing slowly, but COVID 19 positivity rates are over 2.5% again after decreasing to about .35% only a few weeks ago.
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Delaware County Clean Sweep will be held in October this year, for Residents to properly dispose of Household Hazardous materials, and online registration is now available, according to Delaware County Solid Waste Coordinator Tyson Robb:
(Tyson Robb 7-28-21)
More information or links to the online signup can be found at co.delaware.ny.us & lick on the link to the County Solid Waste Department.
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The Afton Open Air market Continues on August 7th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at their site next to Suburban Propane on State Route 7, organizer Melissa Matthews of 6Zero7 Events comments:
(Melissa Matthews 7-28-21)
More information is available at 242-8473.
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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is calling for the expansion of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or “SNAP” benefit eligibility to college students attending 2 and 4-year universities part-time or more:
(Gillibrand 7-28-21)
Senator Gillibrand is a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry; she said that a 2019 SUNY survey showed that 55% of community college and 41% of 4-year college students in the SUNY system reported experiencing hunger while in school & that requirements such as “work for food” only made the food insecurity among college students worse.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 7-28-21
The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage and donors of all blood types, especially type O are urged to make an appointment to give now. Donors can schedule an appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. A Blood drive is being held in Cooperstown today from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 31 Elm Street & in Oneonta from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center, at 24 Market Street.
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Governor Cuomo Announced that $200 Million will be available for the 5th Round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative. Communities interested in receiving the funds should go to ny.gov/programs/downtown-revitalization-initiative.
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]]>Governor Cuomo announced that 124,565 COVID 19 tests were administered Sunday, with 3490 positive results, or 2.8% of all tested. another 123 New Yorkers were hospitalized, bringing the state number to 1,968. another 13 were placed in an ICU unit, bringing the state total to 391, patients on Ventilators stayed the same at 158. There were another 25 deaths Sunday, the state death toll is at 26,159.
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Governor Cuomo today announced a new web application that will help struggling New Yorkers locate benefits to assist them during their time of need. Developed through a public-private partnership with Google.org, the directory will help individuals who are either new to or unfamiliar with the state’s social programs network, it can be found at findservices.ny.gov.
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Broome County Health Department announced another death from COVID 19, giving them a total of 112 since March. They report 4279 total cases, 3724 recoveries & they are still monitoring over 4200 people. The Health Department has learned of a person who was on a Greyhound bus traveling from Port Authority, in New York to Binghamton on November 7th between 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM, has tested positive for COVID-19, anyone who was on that bus should self-quarantine until November 22nd & they should contact a healthcare provider if COVID symptoms develop.
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Chenango County Public Health announced that they have gone over 500 total cases of COVID 19 since March with 501. They have 44 Active Cases, 263 Active Quarantines, with 3 Hospitalizations, 439 Total Recoveries, 10 deaths, & they have conducted over 41,000 tests.
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The State DEC announced that the 2020-21 regular deer and bear hunting seasons in New York’s Southern Zone will begin at sunrise this Saturday, and continue through Sunday, December 13th. Following the regular deer and bear seasons in the Southern Zone, late bow-hunting, and muzzle-loading seasons will run from December 14th through the 22nd. Hunters taking part in these special seasons must possess a hunting license and either bow-hunting or muzzle-loading privileges. More information is available at dec.ny.gov.
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Motorists on the New York State Thruway won’t have to stop at toll booths anymore, as cashless tolling is now in effect. Old Toll booths are being removed, and when motorists driving under a “gantry”; cameras will capture each and every license plate, those who do not have an EZ Pass will get a bill in the mail about 30 days later.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-16-20
Governor Cuomo discussed the New York State approach to get vaccines to every New York as quickly as possible, once is becomes available & once it is proven effectively by an independent study:
(Cuomo 11-16-20)
The Governor said that in 8 month since the COVID 19 crisis hit the US, less than half the people were able to be tested, vaccinated everyone will be an even bigger task.
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Delaware County Public Health released their latest statistics Sunday, 4 new cases were reported, following 2 new cases on Saturday, they are up to 64 active cases, 11 are hospitalized & quarantines are at 204. Delaware County has had 273 total cases, 200 recoveries & 9 deaths.
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Otsego County Department of Health had 12 cases of COVID 19 reported over the past 2 days, the number of community cases with no identifiable exposures are rising. Otsego County is up to 1098 total confirmed cases, with 44 active cases, 2 are hospitalized, there have been 8 deaths, 756 are linked to SUNY Oneonta & there are 65 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students.
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Telephone registration for the annual Delaware County Clean Sweep begins today until November 30th, Solid Waste Coordinator Tyson Robb explains:
(Tyson Robb 11-16-20)
The Telephone registration number is 865-6474, online registration is cleansweepdelaware.eventbrite.com. The list of acceptable items for collection can be found on the Delaware County DPW website.
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On October 6th, the Sidney Police Department received a complaint of a stolen motor vehicle from the Village of Sidney. The investigation revealed that the owner of the alleged stolen vehicle had filed a false report, the vehicle had not been stolen, the complaint was made to avoid being caught trespassing on private property. The vehicle was found stuck near the Pine Hill state forest & 20 year old Austin Wright of Sidney was charged with False written statement & Falsely reporting an incident. Wright was released on an appearance ticket.
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Local government sales tax revenue declined by 5.2% in October compared to the same month last year, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. This drop was less severe than previous declines since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, declines in local sales tax collections continue to mount, and overall local government collections in 2020 are down 10.4% compared to the same period in 2019.
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Governor Cuomo released the latest COVID 19 Numbers for Saturday with 133,202 test performed with 3649 positive tests, or 2.7%: Patient Hospitalization were up to 1,845, Patients in an ICU were up to 378 & patients on Ventilators went up to 158, there were 30 deaths, the state death toll is up to 26,133
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]]>Governor Cuomo reported that Clusters of COVID 19 cases increased several of the state’s numbers on Wednesday. There were 1382 new cases diagnosed out of over 109,000 tests administered, which was a 1.27% positivity rate. Patient Hospitalizations went up to 612, there were 141 Patients in ICU beds, 63 were on ventilators, and there were 11 deaths Wednesday, bringing the state death toll to 25,490.
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The Broome County Health Department reported 83 more positive cases of COVID 19 since Tuesday, bringing their total to 1610 cases, they still report 82 deaths, 1285 recoveries and 1157 people are being monitored by the health department, following the latest cluster reported in Binghamton last weekend.
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Chenango County Public Health announced that they had 2 more positive COVID 19 Wednesday, giving them 253 since March. They have 4 active cases, 2 patients are hospitalized, 75 are in quarantine, there have been 7 deaths and 229 recoveries, over 29,000 tests have been conducted.
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The town of New Berlin will hold a public hearing at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13th at the New Berlin Town Office at 30 North Main Street, to discuss possible cuts to the town budget, including saving about $180,000 dollars by eliminating their Town Police Department. Municipalities around the state are waiting to see if New York State will receive any federal aid because of the COVID 19 pandemic, New York has lost about 20% of their revenue stream since March.
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Village of Delhi Police Department arrested 32-year-old Sheila Thompson and 32-year-old Kyle Alverson of Delhi, each of them being charged with Unlawfully Growing Cannabis and 6 counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Thompson and Alverson were released with appearance tickets directing them to appear in Delhi Town Court to answer the charges at a later date.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies & Downsville Fire & EMS were dispatched to a roll-over accident on County Highway 7 in the Town of Colchester that was reported by “On-Star”. 19-year-old Parker Rosencranse of Roscoe lost control of his vehicle which ran off the roadway, into a ditch and overturned. Rosencranse was arrested and charged with the DWI, failure to keep right, moving from lane unsafely, unauthorized sticker, among other charges, Rosencranse was released on traffic summonses directing him to appear in the Town of Colchester Court on a later date to answer the charges. Rosencranse & an unidentified passenger were not injured.
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With cold weather just around the corner, customers will be firing up furnaces and other appliances for the first time this season. NYSEG officials urge the public to recognize the potential signs of a natural gas leak and review the following safety tips about what do if a leak is suspected.
(Ridge Harris 10-1-20)
NYSEG officials report that you should leave immediately & call NYSEG at 1-800-572-1121 from a safe location, Do not smoke or operate electrical switches or appliances, as those items may produce a spark that might ignite the natural gas and cause an explosion.
A.M. NEWS Thursday 10-1-20
Otsego County Department of Health reported 4 new cases of COVID 19 Wednesday, all 4 were SUNY Oneonta students, and also 3 cases were reported in SUNY students that had not previously been reported. Otsego County reports 893 total confirmed cases, 17 are active cases with 1 hospitalization, there have been 7 deaths. 722 cases are linked to the SUNY Oneonta outbreak, 19 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students
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Delaware County Public Health reported no new cases of COVID 19 Wednesday, they have had 121 positive cases since March with 7 deaths, 110 recoveries, currently they have 4 active cases with 1 hospitalization, and 31 in quarantine.
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Delaware County Solid Waste Clean Sweep event will be held later in the year this year, due to the COVID 19 pandemic, Spokesman Tyson Robb explains.
(Tyson Robb 10-1-20)
Robb said that this will be the 24th year of the event, Online registration began today at cleansweepdelaware.eventbrite.com, and phone registrations will begin in November.
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Chenango County Health Department announced that they will have 3 Drive-through rabies clinics this year. The next one will be in Bainbridge at General Clinton Park Today from 9:00 to 11:00, one is also scheduled at the Sherburne Earlville High School bus garage on October 31st from 9:00 to 11:00 and another will be held at the South New Berlin Fire Station on December 5th from 9:00 to 11:00, Pre-Registration is Required at health.ny.gov/go2clinic/9 or by calling 337-1673.
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The Tropical Storm heading up the East Coast could impact parts of the Catskills today & tonight, local Meteorologist Rich Townsend explains:
(Rich Townsend 8-3-20)
The National Weather service has issued a Flash Flood Watch until 6:00 AM Wednesday.
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Congressman Anthony Brindisi announced today that the VA Clinic in Bainbridge will remain open. Brindisi stated that the US House passed his legislation to protect the Bainbridge VA clinic as part of the annual Military Construction and Veterans Affairs funding bill. More than 3,600 Veterans reside in Chenango County.
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State Police arrested 47 year old Angel Andino of Oneonta for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated, after Troopers observed Andino driving the wrong way on Chestnut Street extension and turn onto Main Street. A traffic stop was initiated, Andino failed field sobriety tests, with a B.A.C was .19%. Andino was processed and released on appearance tickets to the city of Oneonta court on August 24th and turned over to the care of a sober third party.
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The State Health Department reported that there were 746 new cases of COVID 19 Monday, just a slight bit above 1% of those tested, bringing the state to over 417,000 cases since March. There were 3 deaths state wide Monday, bringing the state toll to 25, 175. Total Hospitalizations were down to 568, ICU patients were down to 139 & 69 Patients were on Ventilators.
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Broome County Health Department announced another 10 positive cases of the COVID 19 today, giving them 1,020 cases since March, there have been 69 deaths, 817 recoveries, 660 people are being monitored by the Department, they have conducted 29, 927 tests.
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Chenango County Public Health announced that they are at 211 COVID 19 cases with 150 active quarantines, 1 person is hospitalized, there have been 189 recoveries & 7 deaths, they have conducted over 17,000 tests.
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Delaware County Department of Public Works announced today that the Annual Clean Sweep hazardous waste disposal event will still be held, but at later dates, DPW Spokesman Tyson Robb explains:
(Tyson Robb 8-4-20)
Robb said that more information about online & telephone registration for the events will be announced in the coming weeks for the December 4th & 5th events.
Delaware County received no additional cases of COVID 19 Monday, they report 1 additional recovery. The known active cases in the County remains at 4, to date there have been 96 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19, with 19 people under mandatory quarantine, 4 people are isolated at home and no one is isolated in a hospital, 6 people have died and 86 have fully recovered.
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The Otsego County Health Department announces free testing for COVID 19 on Thursday August 6, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon in the Town of Worcester Municipal Building at 19 Katie Lane. This testing site for people who are not sick but want to be tested, by the nasal swab method. This is a drive up testing site. Individuals will be required to remain in their vehicle and wear a mask when pulling up to the testing tent. This testing site is for Otsego County residents only, registration is requested at 547-4279.
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State Police arrested 51 year old Deborah Caserta of Mount Vision for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs. Troopers stopped Caserta on County Road 48 in the town of Oneonta after receiving numerous complaints in the area of an erratic driver. Caserta was processed and issued appearance tickets to the town of Oneonta court on August 25, then released to a sober third party.
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The State Division of Consumer Protection is alerting consumers to a rise in online shopping complaints as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. The Federal Trade Commission reports that during April and May, more people reported issues with online shopping than any other months on record, with more than half never receiving the products they ordered. New Yorkers reported over 4,400 complaints and 75% resulted in monetary loss, more information is available at 800-697-1220, Consumer complaints can be filed anytime online at the Division website, www.dos.ny.gov/consumerprotection.
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Meanwhile, over 800,000 New Yorkers are filing unemployment claims in recent weeks, crashing the state labor department’s system, Secretary to the Governor Melissa DeRosa said that the systems gets a reboot & new application tonight:
(DeRosa 4-9-20)
State Budget Director Robert Mujica said that the state will freeze the 2% increase in wages for state workers for 90 days, and they hope for Federal assistance:
(Mujica 4-9-20)
Governor Cuomo said that there are over 18,200 Hospitalized, the Number of people in ICU beds went up by only 60 Wednesday, the number of recoveries continues to increase.
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Chenango County Health officials announced Thursday that they have 53 confirmed Coronavirus cases, there are 62 Precautionary Quarantines, 358 Mandatory Quarantines, 9 people are being treated in Hospitals, 10 people have Recovered they have administered 265 tests.
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Delaware County Solid Waste Management Center & Compost facility is open but with reduced staff. Spokesman Tyson Robb asks that County residents try to hold off on bringing recyclables to the Center at this time:
(Tyson Robb 4-9-20)
Robb said that hours are currently Tuesday through Saturday from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM, they also suggest that visitors to the Center try to get in & out as quickly as possible.
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Good Shepherd Communities Board and Senior Management announces $2 per hour differential for staff at their Binghamton Facility. The Board reported that this is their way of thanking employees for the exceptional care they are providing to residents at all facilities during the Covid-19 crisis. All employees, except senior management, will receive a $2 per hour differential along with a free meal during lunch periods.
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Caregivers at UHS Chenango Memorial are in for a sweet treat thanks to The Parson’s Daughter chocolate shop of Norwich, by donating their stock of Easter candy to the UHS staff. The Parson’s Daughter will re-open as soon as it’s safe to do so.
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Broome County Health department announced that they have 93 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus. Officials reported 6 deaths, 14 recoveries, 53 in Precautionary Quarantine, 194 in precautionary quarantine, they have conducted 700 tests.
Delaware County is reporting no new cases of the Coronavirus. There are 42 confirmed positive cases, with 36 people under mandatory quarantine and 2 people under precautionary quarantine. To date 289 people have been tested, 5 confirmed cases have been transferred out of the county to where the person actually resides. Of the 37 confirmed positive cases, 6 are isolated in a hospital, 23 are recovering at home, 1 person is deceased and 7 have fully recovered.
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The Otsego County Department of Health is reporting a 2nd death from COVID 19, they currently have 35 confirmed cases, 5 are hospitalized, 12 have recovered, 94 people on mandatory quarantine, 4 people on precautionary quarantine, 46 people have been released from quarantine.
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The State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment will meet today at 10:30 AM to consider petitions for rehearing of the Siting Board’s December 2019 approval of Bluestone Wind, LLC’s application for Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need to build and operate a 124-megawatt wind facility in the Towns of Windsor and Sanford. The parties seeking rehearing are Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society, Broome County Concerned Residents and a resident of the Village of Johnson City. Bluestone Wind applied to construct and operate 27 wind turbines & its associated network, to reduce the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus, member of the public will be able to listen at dps.ny.gov/Webcasts.
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The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a SPECIAL Board of Education Meeting Today in the District Conference Room at 6:30 PM with open session starting at 7:00 PM. Check the BGCSD website for information on on-line or phone-in options for public viewing that will be available or call the District Office at 607-967-6321.
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Due to the Coronavirus situation, The Village of Afton will be conducting their monthly board meeting through Zoom; the next meeting will be April 13th at 7:00 PM.
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The Sidney, Sidney Center & Masonville Libraries will remain closed through April 29th.
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The State Department of Labor released preliminary local area unemployment rates for November. The State’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.0% in November, Locally; Chenango County had 3.9% unemployment, Delaware county 4.1% & Otsego County 3.7% in November.
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Otsego County Sheriff’s Department arrested 33 year old Aaron Willey of Oneonta for 2 counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance. Wiley was arrested on December 23rd, after the issuance of a sealed indictment from Otsego County Court. Willey allegedly sold crack cocaine in Oneonta on 2 separate occasions; he was arraigned in the Otsego County Court and was released on his own recognizance.
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State Senator Jim Seward announced that $323.6 million was awarded to the 4 regions that he represents through the Regional Economic Development Council awards. REDC grant award winners in Senator Seward’s district included $200,000 to establish the Otsego County Microenterprise Program; $50,000 to assist Otsego County prepare a community energy plan & $800,000 for Springbrook to revive the Ford Block in downtown Oneonta.
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Now that Christmas has passed, many area families will be taking down their trees, Delaware county Solid Waste Coordinator Tyson Robb told WCDO News that the trees can be recycled:
(Tyson Robb 12-26-19)
Delaware County will also accept other Christmas time items for Recycling such as Corrugated cardboard, Magazines, Gift Wrap Paper, the full list of recyclables is available at co.delaware.ny.us.
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The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood as Holiday travel and winter weather led to a decline in blood donations. The next blood drive will be held in Norwich today from 3:00 to 7:00 PM at the Holy Family School for the Savannah Williams Memorial Blood Drive, to make an appointment download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.
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Governor Cuomo has proposed making the “New York Buy American” Act permanent. The Act requires all structural steel and structural iron used in all state road and bridge construction projects with contracts worth more than $1 million to be made in America. The current law is set to expire April 2020.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 18 year old Sebastian Swift, of Franklin for DWI following a motor vehicle accident where Swift struck a parked vehicle on Center Street in Franklin. Swift was processed and released with appearance tickets made returnable to the Town of Franklin Court at a later date.
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The National Transportation and Safety Board made 4 safety recommendations as a result of the October 6th 2018 Schoharie Limousine crash that killed 20 people. Federal lawmakers took those recommendations and introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at closing the gaps in regulations on a federal level, State lawmakers failed to pass limousine safety measures, they may tackle it in the 2020 session.
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Local Congressmen are split over the notion of pursuing impeachment proceedings against President Trump. 19th District Congressman Antonio Delgado released a statement over the weekend saying that it has become clear that the president has placed his personal interests above the national security of our nation by admitting to soliciting the Ukrainian president to investigate potential Democratic President Nominee & former Vice President Joe Biden, which Delgado said is an impeachable offense. 22nd District Congressman Anthony Brindisi stated that while the allegations against the President regarding the call to the President of Ukraine is troubling, he wants to first make sure that the impeachment is Constitutional.
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Funeral arrangements for Brooke Ketchum of Unadilla are being handled by C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel at 21 Main Street in Sidney. Ketchum died in an automobile accident in the town of Otego Friday, Calling hours will be on Wednesday, October 9 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM with the funeral immediately following at 4:00pm. The family invites those in attendance to the Sidney VFW for a reception following services; donations can be made to a memorial fund for her 2 daughters.
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State officials and members of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services’ Office of Fire Prevention and Control will preside over the 22nd Annual New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony. The Ceremony will honor 23 fallen firefighters who gave their lives in the line of duty, at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany, tomorrow morning at 11:00 AM.
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The 26th Annual Pit Run was Held in Oneonta Sunday. The winner of the 10K race was Michael Hamilton of Oneonta, the winner of the 5K was Charles Hollister on Oneonta, Money raised benefits the Rick Parisian Memorial Scholarship fund, and Parisian was a state Police Investigator who tried to stop an armed Robbery in an Oneonta Grocery in 1994.
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Governor Cuomo today signed legislation prohibiting the performance or supervision of a pelvic exam on an anesthetized or unconscious person without informed consent. The legislation also makes it professional misconduct to perform unauthorized pelvic exams. This legislation takes effect in 180 days.
The Delaware County Department of Public Works will hold the 23rd annual Clean Sweep October 25th & 26th; Delaware County Solid Waste Coordinator Tyson Robb explains the schedule for those 2 days:
(Tyson Robb 10-7-19)
Residents are required to register online at cleansweepdelaware.eventbrite.com, by phone at 865-6474 during normal weekday business hours, or by email CleanSweepDelaware@gmail.com, all registrations are accepted until October 18th.
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The Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, will play the Forum Theatre on December 10th & 11th. Tickets go on sale today & can be purchased online at BroadwayInBinghamton.com or at The Arena Box Office, or By-Phone through Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000. More information is available at BroadwayInBinghamton.com or JerseyBoysTour.com.
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The Village of Unadilla Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing, this evening at 6:00 PM at the Community House 193 Main Street, regarding a variance for 215 Main Street and/or 6 Adams Street. More information is available through Village Clerk- Treasurer Clarissa Riker at 369-3421.
]]>The Oneonta Common Council enacted a new series of rules regarding vacant properties in the city. The complete list of regulations can be found at oneonta.ny.us/files
523 SFCU Members were affected at 2 ATM’s with skimming devices, and the steps are continuing to correct the issue, according to SFCU Vice President of Marketing Keith May:
(Keith May 9-4-19)
May said the amount of money allowed to be withdrawn daily will be lowered for a short period of time; Law Enforcement is continuing their investigation into who placed the Skimming devices at the SFCU Branches in Walton and Oneida Street in Oneonta.
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The State DEC invites Public Comment about Proposal for “No Further Action” at the Amphenol Superfund Site on Delaware Avenue in Sidney at dec.ny.gov until September 20th. The DEC has scheduled a public meeting tonight at 7:00 PM at Sidney Civic Center to discuss the proposed remedy and accept public comments.
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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce announced their 1st Fall Festival to be held next month, Chamber President Teri Schunk recommends registering now for the Cornhole Tournament or for Vendors spots:
(Teri Schunk 9-4-19)
Schunk said that the event on October 5th will run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM along Main & Division Streets in Downtown Sidney.
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The Town of Guilford announced a Special Board Meeting this evening. The meeting tonight will run from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Town Hall on Marble Road, a Public Hearing regarding Wilkinson Salvage is scheduled.
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The Oneonta Police Department is alerting residents of a scam. A City resident received mail with a Portugal, Spain postmark, that claims that the recipient won a large sum of money in a lottery, and personal banking information was needed to pay out the winnings. Police said that the documentation appeared legitimate, however they warn residents to never send any personal or banking information in cases like this. Anyone with information on a scam can contact the State Attorney General’s office and use their online complaint form located online at ag.ny.gov/complaint-forms.
Governor Cuomo signed a bill into law Tuesday that lets police agencies obtain more information on a Firearm License Application. The legislation closes a loophole and will give law enforcement access to out-of-state records. Previously, New Yorkers could buy guns outside of the county that they live in and stores would not be able to see out-of-state gun applications or background checks.
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Online Registration is underway for Delaware County’s Clean Sweep event in October, Solid Waste Coordinator Tyson Robb explains:
(Tyson Robb 9-4-19)
Robb said that the items accepted are the same in past years, the full list can be found at the County website or at the event brite website for registration.
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This year is the 130th anniversary of the State University in Oneonta; they are observing that milestone during their Founders Day Picnic from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM today. Participants are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for local food pantries and the food pantry in Hunt Union, the annual Picnic will be held at the Academic quad.
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Delaware County Public Health will hold a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic tonight for dogs, cats and ferrets at 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. The clinic will be held at the Tompkins Highway Garage on State Route 206 in Trout Creek.
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The discussion will be held from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, more information is available by email Naylor.c.j74@gmail.com.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 27 year old Shane Tweedie of Hamden for Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Menacing, Reckless Endangerment & 2 counts of Harassment, following a report that Tweedie allegedly threatened to stab 2 people with a knife, leaving the scene & leading to a manhunt. Tweedie was arraigned at the Town of Delhi Court and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $5,000.00 cash bail.
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In June, New York State’s private sector job count rose by 15,000, to over 8.1 Million, according to preliminary figures released today by the State Department of Labor.
The State unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.5% in June, which is the lowest level since June 2007.
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The 171st Chenango County Fair will be held at the Fairgrounds in Norwich next month, with a wide variety of Activities, according to spokesperon mary Weidman comments:
(Mary Weidman 7-19-18)
The Chenanngo County Fair runs from August 7th through the 12th this year.
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State Police arrested 33 year old Tyson Robb of Delhi, for DWI, after Troopers spotted Robb in the pull off area on State Route 10 in Delhi and checked on his welfare. Troopers accuse Robb of being intoxicated, he was arrested and issued appearance tickets returnable to the town of Delhi Court on July 24th. State police arrested 30 year old Jennifer Hewitt of Delhi for DWI after she arrived at the State Police barracks to pick up Robb. She was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the town of Harpersfield Court on July 23rd. Both Robb and Hewitt were then turned over to a sober third party and released.
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State Police arrested 21 year old Dana Scarinzi of Endicott for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated, after Troopers were dispatched to a 2-car accident on State Route 79 in Colesville. Troopers determined that Scarinzi crossed over the center line and sideswiped a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction & they accuse Scarinzi of being intoxicated, with a reported B.A.C. of .21%. Scarinzi will appear in the town of Colesville Court on August 1st.
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State Police arrested 34 year old Gabriel McKown of Guilford for 2nd degree Burglary. Troopers began an investigation after a complainant in Union reported that McKown had unlawfully entered their residence without permission on several occasions. McKown was arraigned in the town of Union Court. He was remanded to the Broome County Jail on $2,000 cash bail or $5,000 bond.
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State Police at Deposit arrested 55 year old Thomas Leonard of Hancock for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument. A trooper on patrol observed Leonard operating a vehicle with an expired registration and what appeared to be a photocopy of an inspection sticker. After a traffic stop was initiated, an investigation led to the trooper locating drugs in Leonard’s possession. He was subsequently arrested and arraigned in the village of Hancock Court. Leonard was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 bond.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Solid Waste Facility Director Susan McIntyre and staff at the Center, on State Highway 10 in Walton, for a public open house on Saturday, August 11 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon. There will be guided tours of the compost facility and recycling center where people can see how solid waste is handled through the sustainable practices of composting, recycling and resource recovery. Reservations are NOT required. For more information visit delawarecounty.org.
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The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce Will hold a celebration of the county’s Sustainable Success today with a networking reception at 5:45 PM at The Oneonta Municipal Airport; for a Summer Soiree followed by dinner and awards.
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State Senator Fred Akshar will be hosting his 3rd annual “Spiedies with the Senator” today at Chenango Valley State Park. The event will take place in the Pine Plains Pavilion, The event runs from 5:30pm to 7:00pm.