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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-17-21

wcdonews — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 21:15:05 +0000

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-17-21

Norwich Mayor Shawn Sastri issued a State of Emergency Proclamation for the city in regards to the COVID 19 response, City of Norwich Emergency Manager Stephen Cady told WCDO News exactly what the proclamation means:

(Stephen Cady 11-17-21)

The proclamation will insure that the staffing at the Fire Department & Emergency Squad will remain at safe levels for the city, & to keep staff safe with increase COVID 19 numbers in the region.

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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced federal funding to help revitalize New York State’s aging infrastructure, form the recently passed federal Infrastructure bill. Gillibrand discussed the bill in a ZOOM meeting this afternoon:

(Gillibrand 11-17-21)

Gillibrand’s said that some provisions include measures to encourage the use of local workers in infrastructure projects, increase limo safety standards, repair airports, and improve New York’s obsolete water and sewage systems.

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The Rotary Club of Unadilla has started a fundraiser for the Unadilla and Otego food pantries, Unadilla Rotary Spokesman Robert Knox explains:

(Robert Knox 11-17-21)

Knox said that the fundraiser will end on November 30th, 3 sponsors have agreed to match donations up to $2000, and they are Otego Family Dental, Unalam & the Unadilla Rotary Club.

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Former federal prosecutor Daniel Goldman has announced that he will run for New York Attorney General. Goldman’s announcement comes a day after Zephyr Teachout said that she would seek the Democratic nomination for attorney general. Incumbent Attorney General Letitia James’ recently announced that she is running for Governor in 2022.

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The Binghamton Black Bears are teaming up with CHOW to fight hunger! Now through the end of the year, for every 10 non-perishable food items donated on the concourse behind section one, fans will get a “buy one, get one free” ticket voucher, more information is available at binghamtonblackbears.com, by calling 607-722-7367, or visiting the front office on the third floor of the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-17-21

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that all New Yorkers enrolled in the SNAP will receive the maximum allowable level of food benefits for November. All households participating in SNAP will receive a supplemental allotment later this month, bringing in roughly $230 million in federal funding into the state’s economy. Struggling New Yorkers continue to rely heavily on SNAP as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, as of September, there were more than 2.77 million SNAP recipients throughout the state.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a trespass in progress Monday at a residence in the Village of Walton. Deputies determined that no trespass had occurred, and that the initial report was the result of a domestic dispute, they determined that 35-year-old Katrina Stanton of Deposit had driven her vehicle to the scene, & Stanton’s Driver’s License was suspended for failure to answer a previous a summons in the Town of Franklin. Deputies arrested Stanton for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, she was released & will appear in the Village of Walton Court at a later date.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 9-23-19

wcdonews — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 18:55:13 +0000

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office responded to a tractor trailer accident on I-88 in the Town of Fenton that was transporting compressed Methane Gas. 52 year old Jeffrey Lind of Hallstead Pennsylvania was ejected from the vehicle and was pronounced deceased, deputies & local fire departments evacuated all homes & schools located within a ¼ mile of the scene. Lind was operating the tractor trailer owned by Xpress Natural Gas of Montrose, the preliminary investigation and eyewitness accounts indicated that Lind swerved to avoid a deer, lost control, struck the concrete barrier, overturned & slid across the highway into a concrete barrier. Crews removed the remaining gas from the scene, the evacuation remained in effect and surrounding roadways were closed into the afternoon hours, the cleanup and investigation continued into the afternoon hours.

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Oneonta Police have arrested 27 year old Shawn Stilson of Oneonta for Criminal Mischief, Reckless Endangerment, Reckless Driving and Driving the Wrong way on a 1-Way Road. Stilson is accused of leaving the scene of a domestic dispute, driving his vehicle the wrong way down Fairview Street, across Main Street & over the bridge & down to the Railroad tracks below early Saturday. The vehicle was removed, the bridge was fixed & was re-opened to traffic Saturday afternoon, Stilson was taken to Bassett Hospital, he was treated, released & faces court action at a later date.

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The Unadilla Rotary will hold their 10th annual Autumn Fest on October 6th, spokesman Robert Knox explains:

(Robert Knox 9-23-19)

Additional information about the event can be found at unadillarotary.org/autumn-fest.

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The Otsego County Highway Department will close County Highway 45 in the Town of Hartwick to all traffic for 2 more culvert replacements. Tomorrow, crews will be closing highway 45 at the intersection with Lippitt Road, the road should be opened at the end of the day, on Thursday, crews are going to be closing Highway 45 a couple hundred feet south of Schidzick Road, and again the road should be reopened at the end of the day. Detours will be in place through Bill Powers Road, to Towers Road, to Seminary Road & to State Route 28.

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The United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties will host their Otsego County Kick Off for the United Way Campaign season on Thursday, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at J & D Wagon Wheel at 142 Main Street in Oneonta. More information is available at 432-8006 or by email klorraine@unitedwaydo.org.

WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 9-14-18

wcdonews — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 18:20:14 +0000

Governor Cuomo today announced that the New York National Guard is preparing to send 10 soldiers and two UH-60 Blackhawk Medivac Helicopters with 30 days of medical supplies to Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina to assist with response and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Florence. 50 additional Airmen have also been deployed from the 106th Rescue Wing of the New York Air National Guard. The state’s incident management team is also ready to assist with response and recovery efforts including command and control, planning, logistics and administration activities, operational coordination, obtaining situational information and reporting, incident action planning, GIS mapping, and logistical support for ongoing response operations. 100 additional National Guard Members are on standby.
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The have been some changes made within the Sidney Fire Department, as the MacDonald Hose Company was closed & the equipment was moved to the Main River Street location, which then forced a move by the Sidney Emergency Squad. Sidney EMS Spokesman Ray Baker explains:

(Ray Baker 9-14-18)

Baker said that the Emergency Squad is still looking for their own permanent location with a garage for their vehicles, one of the sites being considered is the Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall site at Patterson & Division Streets.
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The Delaware County Democratic committee will host their 3rd annual community barbecue Sunday at the Hamden Town Hall Pavilion. The event will run from 2:00 to 5:00 PM, area Democratic candidates, are schedule to attend, including 19th congressional district candidate Antonio Delgado.
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The Greater Afton Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual fundraising golf tournament Sunday at 9:00 AM at the Afton Golf Course; Proceeds raised this year will benefit the Afton Community Theater.
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The Sidney Center 9th Annual Tractor Parade will be held in the hamlet tomorrow. Tractors, Doodlebugs & Antique vehicles are expected to participate, a chicken Barbecue is also scheduled. The parade will start at 12:00 PM; money raised will go for Agricultural scholarships & to benefit local Agriculture organization.
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The Alzheimer’s Association of Northeastern New York will begin their series of walking events this weekend, with the Leatherstocking Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Oneonta. The walk is presented by New York Central Mutual Insurance, it will be held tomorrow at Neahwa Park in Oneonta starting at 2:00 pm. More information is available at alz.org.
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Governor Cuomo defeated Cynthia Nixon easily for the Democratic Party Primary for Governor, also winning statewide Primary Elections were Kathy Hochul for Lieutenant Governor, & Letitia James for Attorney General. Local State Assembly incumbents Cliff Crouch & Bill Magee won their Primary challenges by large margins. Otsego County Sheriff Richard Devlin Jr. won his Primary election for the Republican nomination over challenger Robert Fernandez.
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The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce announced that TEDxOneonta will host a “Ted” talk event tonight at the Goodrich Theater at the SUNY Oneonta campus. A variety of topics will be covered, tickets are available at tedxoneonta.com.
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The State DOT has notified the City of Oneonta staff that a consultant contracted by DOT will perform a “peak-hour turn-movement study” at the Main Street intersection with the James F. Lettis Highway, beginning next Wednesday, and continuing around the clock for several days. The study’s duration will depend upon weather conditions. Video cameras, which will be mounted on 20-foot-tall poles, will be installed at the intersection on Tuesday; NYSDOT officials emphasized that cameras will record only movements of metal objects, and are not capable of identifying pedestrians, motorists, specific vehicles, or license plates.
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The Unadilla Rotary Club will hold their annual Autumn Fest this Saturday. The event will be held from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Community Field.
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The American Legion Riders in Oneonta Post 259 is hosting their 16th annual Legacy Run tomorrow to support the American Legion Legacy Scholarship. The events begins at the Legion Post 259, registration is only $20 per rider, with a breakfast available for $10 before the ride from 8:00 to 10:00 AM. Registration will be open from 9:00 until 10:30am; preregistration is available at ALRPOST259.ORG/LEGACY.
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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 9-15-17

wcdonews — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 18:18:11 +0000

Norwich Police arrested 55-year-old John Stacy of Norwich for Possessing Obscene Sexual Performance by a Child & Failure to register as a Sex Offender. Stacy is accused of possessing pornographic materials containing children under the age of 16 & failing to notify authorities of his social media accounts within the required 10 day period for registered Level 2 sex offenders. Stacy was arraigned in Norwich City Court & was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $50.000 cash bail pending court action on September 19th.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 42 year old Brad Stafford of Sidney Center, on an arrest warrant from the Town of Hancock Court, where he had been charged with 4th degree Grand Larceny. Stafford is accused of stealing more than $1800 from his employer by selling bluestone owned by his employer and retaining the payment it. Stafford was arraigned at the Town of Hancock Court and was released on recognizance on that charge, Stafford was returned to the Delaware County Jail where he is being held on an unrelated matter.
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The Village of Sidney Board of Trustees will hold a special board meeting on Monday, at 7:00 AM in the board room of the Sidney Civic Center. The purpose of this meeting is to approve the grant funding on the Construction of a Full Length Parallel Taxiway for the Sidney Municpal Airport.
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Governor Cuomo signed an executive order prohibiting state agencies and officers from inquiring about or disclosing an individual’s immigration status unless required by law or it is deemed necessary to determine eligibility for a benefit or service. Cuomo also said that law enforcement officers are blocked from seeking immigration status information unless they are investigating illegal criminal activity, which includes when an individual approaches a law enforcement officer seeking assistance, is the victim of a crime, or is witness to a crime.

Chenango County Sheriff’s Department arrested 18 year old Samantha Clipston of Norwich for Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance. Clipston was arraigned in the City of Norwich Court and remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $10,000 cash bail. The arrest is the result of an ongoing investigation into the sale and possession of Heroin in the City of Norwich. The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the City of Norwich Police Department.
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The Annual Unadilla Rotary Autumn Harvest festival will be held this Saturday, with a variety of activites planned, Unadilla Rotary President Robert Knox explains:

(Robert Knox 9-15-17)

The event will be held Saturday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Unadilla Community Field.
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The Tri Town Regional Hospital’s 3rd Annual Health Fair will be held Saturday at Keith Clark Park in Sidney, spokesperson Amy Beveridge explains:

(Amy Beveridge 9-15-17)

The event will run from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
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The 8th Annual Sidney Center Tractor Parade will be held Saturday. The parade will begin at 12:00 Noon, more information is available at 369-9494, 369 9074 or 369 4538.
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Local Assemblyman Cliff Crouch announced his annual fundraising Pig Roast, to be held at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge. The event will be held on Sunday September 17th from 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM.
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State Senator Fred Akshar will join Town of Bainbridge Supervisor Dolores Nabinger and local leaders today to officially open the Bainbridge Salt Shed. The $100,000 project will now provide protection from weather and erosion for winter road salt, Previously, road salt had to be stored on the bare ground and covered only by a tarp. Akshar will also help introduce Bainbridge Free Library & Town Hall Theatre’s presentation of Jack and the Beanstalk performed by the Tri Cities Opera,
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The American Legion of Bainbridge will hold a Chicken Barbecue Saturday, in front of the Family Dollar Store, North Main Street in Bainbridge, from 1030 AM until all sold out. All proceeds will be used to finance Community programs and services provided by Post 806 in the Bainbridge area.
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On Saturday, Oneonta World of Learning presents its Grand Opening Celebration. In 2015, the Town of Oneonta offered OWL the use of the Fortin House at 167 Youngs Road in Fortin Park. A team of volunteers & contractors transformed the space into a year-round children’s museum. Saturday’s Grand Opening runs from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM; It is free and open to the public.

WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 12-4-15

wcdonews — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 20:47:57 +0000

State Police arrested 45-year-old Michael Clark of Port Crane for criminal sexual act. On April 29, Troopers received a report of child abuse from the Broome County Child Protective Service, Clark is accused of sexually abused his 4 children in 2011, they were less then 11 years old. Clark was being held in the Gowanda Correctional Facility on an unrelated charge, he was arraigned at the Town of Fenton court and then remanded back to his correctional facility, pending future court action.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 63-year-old Patricia Carlson of Oneonta following a Motor Vehicle Accident, for aggravated driving with a blood alcohol content of .18% or greater. Lab tests confirmed Carlson’s BAC to be .32%, 4 times the legal limit. Carlson was arraigned at Delhi Town court and was released on her own recognizance.
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State Parole Officers & Broome County Sheriff’s department arrested 5 people on various drug & weapons charges Thursday at the Econo Lodge in the town of Dickinson. Arrested were 38 year old Terrance Brown of Dickinson., 27 year old Patrese Reid of Brooklyn, 24 year old Lauren Steckler of Binghamton, 23 year odl Breeanna Ortiz of Afton & 25 year old Gabrielle Bohn-Blodgett of Binghamton. Authorites seized heroin, marijuana, hypodermic needles, heroin packaging materials, scales and s stolen Pennsylvania State Police handgun. All fcee court action at a later date.
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The Chenango Arts Council presents ” Cocktail Hour: The Show” at the Martin W. Kappel Theater at 27 West Main Street, Norwich Saturday night. Chenango Arts Council Executive Director Diane Batson Smith comments:

(Diane Batson Smith 12-4-15)

The show will start at 7:00 PM Tickets are available at chenangoarts.org, or at the Box Office at 336-ARTS.
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The “I Am Dreaming of a Cancer-Free Christmas” Holiday Bazaar will be held on December 5th at the Sidney American legion. Organizer Amanda Bunzey explains:

(Amanda Bunzey 12-4-15)

Bunzey said that last year they raised $4000, this year’s event would run from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, the event is sponsored by the NBT Bank, NBT-Mang Insurance Relay For Life team.
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The 2015 Afton Village Christmas Parade Saturday, December 5th, @ 5:30pm (line-up for parade is in the parking lot by bus garage on Court Street @ 5:00pm sharp) anyone is welcome to participate in parade.
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The Unadilla Rotary will host the “Come to Unadilla” event Saturday, which includes Breakfast at the Unadilla Methodist Church, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” at the Library, a Local business Scavenger Hunt, Horse and wagon rides, Musical entertainment, Santa & Mrs. Claus at the Community Center from 3:00 to 4:00 pm.
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Chenango Memorial Hospital’s Auxiliary will again host Breakfast with Santa tomorrow from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM in the hospital’s cafeteria. The morning includes a full breakfast buffet and free photo with Santa, courtesy of NBT bank. Proceeds from Breakfast with Santa go to the UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital Auxiliary to help support hospital services, facilities and programs.
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O’Connor Hospital will host its 17th Annual Holiday Parade and Open House on Saturday at 11:00 AM, it will begin at SUNY Delhi at 2 Main Street finish behind the Senator Charles D. Cook county office building at 111 Main Street. Following the parade the community is invited to O’Connor Hospital for free refreshments in the hospital café. More information is available at 746-0591.
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The next free Chenango County rabies clinic will be held tomorrow at the city of Norwich Fire Station. The clinic will run from 9:30 to 11:00 AM.
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Foothills Performing Arts Center will feature “Ornament” tonight in downtown Oneonta. Foothills Director Bill Young’s comments:

(Bill Youngs 12-4-15)

The doors open at 6:00 with food available prior to the Show at 7:00 PM. More information is available at 431-2080.
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The Sidney Chamber Of Commerce will hold their annual Jolly Holly days Christmas Parade Friday night. Chamber Spokesperson Kerri Green comments:

(Kerri Green 12-2-15)

Green said that awards & cash prizes would be awarded after the parade.
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Destination Oneonta Annual Tree Lighting Event is scheduled this evening from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Main Street. There will also be a Meet and Greet at the Welcome Center for the incoming and outgoing City, Town and County Representatives, Main Street will be closed beginning at 4:00 pm.
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The Toys for Tots Train will be in Bainbridge Saturday. Bainbridge Chamber Of Commerce President John Payne Comments:

(John Payne 12-4-15)

Donations for Toys for Tots will be accepted at that time, The Train will leave at about 12:40, it will then arrive in Oneonta at about 1:30.
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P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-19-14

wcdonews — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 13:57:10 +0000

Governor Cuomo signed legislation that protects young children by expanding the ban on the sale of products containing TRIS, a cancer-causing chemical used as a flame retardant. The new law expands the definition of TRIS to include an additional chemical, TDCPP from being used in consumer child care products, including baby products, toys, car seats, nursing pillows, crib mattresses, strollers and other items intended for use by children under three years of age. Alternative flame-retardants are available as a substitute for TRIS, ensuring that these products can remain essentially the same but with reduced children’s exposure to the chemical.

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Tomorrow is the Catholic Charities event “Bands, Brews & Barbecue” at the Chenango county fairgrounds in Norwich. Catholic Charities Director Robin Beckwith explains:

(Robin Beckwith 9-19-14)

Beckwith said that event runs from 1:00 to 8:00 PM, tickets are available at the Catholic Charities Norwich office as well as the Norwich YMCA, Commerce Chenango, Garf’s deli, Hummel’s, & M & T Bank, or online at brown paper tickets.com.

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The Unadilla Rotary Club is hold an Autumn Fest in Unadilla this Saturday. Rotarian Zoë Vandermeulen explains:

(Zoë Vandermeulen 9-19-14)

The event is open to the pubic at the Unadilla Community field Saturday.

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Addressing climate change and promoting recreation are among New York’s conservation goals, according to the state’s draft of a new “open space conservation plan .” New York is rewriting its plans for the outdoors, and residents have until Dec. 17 to contribute thoughts on hunting, skiing, encroachment, water supplies, trailblazing and other uses of land in the state. The DEC will hold public hearings to solicit input. The state will also accept comments at dec.ny.gov

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The State court system adopted rules to protect people in debt and make it harder for debt collection companies to win default judgments. The rules will go into effect Oct. 1st. Each year, more than 100,000 credit card collection cases are brought against individuals in New York courts. Under the new rules, creditors will be required to submit affidavits containing detailed proof in support of default judgment applications, including the validity of the debt at issue and the chain of ownership for the debt, and lawyers for creditors must submit an affirmation that the statute of limitations has not expired.

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Bike Otsego 2014 will be held on Saturday, with 5 bicycle rides around the county. The “Grand Slam” event covers 75 miles, other rides include a 31-mile for intermediate riders, a 12-mile ride for all ages, also mountain bike riders have a choice between 2 routes through Oneonta, at 1.5 or 2.5 hours. All rides begin and end in Neahwa Park.

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Tomorrow is “National Car Seat Saturday” & Delaware County Public Health and the Village of Sidney Police will be holding a free Car Seat Safety Event at McDonalds in Sidney from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Parents can have their child’s car seat checked at no cost by certified child safety seat technicians. Car seats that do not meet the Federal Motor Safety Standard may be replaced. More information is available at 832-5200.

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Sidney Center will hold their annual tractor parade tomorrow. Registration for those wanting to participate will be held at fireman’s field starting at 10:00 AM, the parade will be followed by the presentation of trophies and a chicken barbecue.

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 9-3-13

admin — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 23:23:40 +0000

A coalition of business groups that spent about $15 million pushing Gov. Cuomo’s legislative agenda is disbanding. The Committee to Save New York blanketed the tv airwaves in 2011 and 2012, promoting Cuomo’s budget plans and financial austerity measures like the state’s now-implemented property-tax cap. The group went silent in 2013 as new state rules took effect that would have required it to disclose its major donors. The decision to disband comes as the Moreland Act Commission, which was created by Cuomo earlier this year, conducts an investigation into corruption and the state’s campaign finance system.
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The New York City Department of Environmental Protection announced several stream improvement projects. Work includes Fly Creek at Fleischmanns – Middletown in Delaware County, receiving $1.3 million to stabilize eroded streambanks and damaged retaining walls. Another project will be started at Dry Brook at the Arkville Trailer Park – $400,000 to stabilize areas of erosion, and the stream bank and flood plain will be reconstructed to their approximate pre-flood locations.
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Gov Cuomo raised the possibility of creating a “death penalty” for underperforming public schools in New York, suggesting he may push legislation next year allowing the state to take action. Cuomo said he will craft a plan for dealing with “failing schools” when lawmakers return to the state Capitol in January. The governor laid out a number of possibilities for dealing with underperforming schools, including potentially allowing the state, a local mayor or a charter school to take over. Any of those moves would require approval by state lawmakers.
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Proposed tax incentives to encourage revitalization of house in Oneonta will be reviewed tonight at 6 in common council chambers at city hall in Oneonta. The city community imporovement committee will present motions on home rule pertaining to the program at the council’s regulary scheduled meeting which will start at 7pm. The public is welcome.
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The New York State Fair has ended with a slight increase in attendance over last year, with more than 850,000 people visiting the fairgrounds in Syracuse. Fair officials say yesterday’s closing-day attendance was nearly 61,000, pushing overall attendance for 2013 to just over 851,000. That compares to about 845,000 last year. The all-time record for attendance was set in 2001, when more than 1 million people passed through the gates.
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The New York State Police is reminding potential applicants that the application period for the upcoming Trooper examination ends on September 8. Applicants who file by the September 8th deadline can choose an exam date and location. Exam dates are scheduled for October 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2013. The online application can be found by at the New York State Police Recruitment website at http://www.nytrooper.com
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Plans are underway for the 4th Annual Autumn Fest on Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Unadilla Community Field beginning at 10 a.m. Activities will include craft vendors, food, a chili competition sponsored by the Unadilla Rotary Club and a scarecrow contest sponsored by the Unadilla Women’s Club.For vendor information and application call 434-5361.