The Winter storm is ready to leave a significant amount of snowfall on the region today through early Saturday Morning, Local Meteorologist Rich Townsend told WCDO News what to expect:
(Rich Townsend 12-15-22)
The Governor’s Office announced that the State DOT will be sending extra snowplows to the affected areas of this storm, WCDO will have the CDO Stormwatch this afternoon & again tomorrow with a list of school closings and postponements.
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State Police arrested 19 year old Jeffrey Bullis of Unadilla, for Criminal Contempt, Stalking, and Criminal Trespass, after Troopers were dispatched to a report of a physical altercation at the House of Consignment on Main Street in Unadilla. State Police reported that Bullis violated an existing order of protection by entering the business, he is accused of grabbing and shoving a victim, causing the victim to strike a window and door frame, another person intervened & held Bullis down until troopers arrived. The victim went to Tri-Town Hospital for an evaluation of injuries that were sustained during the incident. Bullis was also evaluated at Tri-Town Hospital for a complaint of pain but was released and processed at Troop C, Bullis was issued appearance tickets to the Unadilla Town Court on January 23rd. The investigation is on-going, more charges are possible.
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The State Department of Labor announced that the number of private sector jobs in the State increased by 19,600, or 0.2%, to 8,080,000 in November. The State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 4.3% in November.
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The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum announced that items from the World Champions Houston Astros is being displayed currently. Artifacts donated by the Astros include a Jersey worn by World Series MVP Jeremy Peña, wristbands & toothpicks from Manager Dusty Baker, a Glove used by outfielder Chas McCormick, spikes from Pitchers Justin Verlander & Ryan Pressly, and a ball thrown by Cristian Javier from the Game 4 combined no-hitter and signed by all 4 Astros pitchers as well as catcher Christian Vázquez.
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State Police responded to the report of “shots fired” in the town of Andes, the investigation revealed that a 62-year-old female was injured when she accidentally discharged a semi-automatic rifle, suffering face and hand injuries. The responding trooper applied a tourniquet to subside the heavy bleeding to the victim’s hand, another officer from the Colchester Police Department applied a 2nd tourniquet until EMS arrived and the victim was transported to Bassett Hospital for treatment. Troopers reported that the rifle is not legal in New York State and was not New York Safe Act compliant, 58 year old Richard Geraghty of Andes, was charged with 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the third degree.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 12-15-22
Broome County District Attorney Mike Korchak announced he will be running for re-election in 2023. 4 years ago, Korchak lost the Republican primary, but won the election on the Libertarian ticket.
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The annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, begins today & runs through January 1st. Law Enforcement Agencies across the state are participating, last year 2,077 tickets were issued for impaired driving during the annual initiative.
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Unadilla Valley Central School District voters approved a $17.8 million capital project by a vote of 114 to 18. The renovations and improvements will be funded through state aid and an allocation from the district’s reserve funds. The project is expected to be budget neutral, with no anticipated impact on the tax levy.
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Area United Way programs are seeing only about 60% of their stated goals for the 2022 year, with donations being accepted through December 31st, Elizabeth Monaco currently heads up the United Way in Chenango, Madison, Delaware & Otsego Counties:
(Elizabeth Monaco 12-15-22)
Anyone who would like to make a donation to one of the area United Way Programs can call 607-334-8815.
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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their Jingle & Mingle Holiday After Hours event today from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. The event will be held at the Community Cultural Center at 1 Bridge Street in Sidney.
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]]>18 year old Payton Gendron of Conklin was arraigned today on a federal indictment, for the May 14th Mass Shooting at a Buffalo Tops Supermarket that killed 10 & wounded 3 others. Gendron was arraigned on a 27-count indictment which was handed up last week, he could face the federal death penalty for the shooting. Gendron also faces a state charges in addition to the federal indictment.
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Catholic Charities announced another Community Mass Food Distribution, will be held tomorrow in Sidney, spokesperson Penny McKnight comments:
(Penny McKnight 7-18-22)
The Mass Food Distribution will be held at the Sidney Fire Station on River Street starting at 11:00 AM.
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The Chenango United Way will join with the Madison County United Way shortly, following a recent merger plan with the Delaware & Otsego County Chapters. Elizabeth Monaco will be Executive Director of the 4 county chapter going forward, she told WCDO News that this type of merger is becoming necessary:
(Elizabeth Monaco 7-18-22)
Monaco said that after the mergers are all official, a new name for the 4 county United way will be announced early next year.
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The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down in Ulster County on Wednesday, July 13, shortly before 9:00PM. Investigators determined that the EF-1 tornado with 90 mile per hour winds touched down 2 miles west of Kingston, near State Route 29, it then moved southeast to just west of the NY State Thruway where it uprooted and snapped trees, displaced a car canopy. Many homes were damaged by fallen trees, thousands lost power from the storm.
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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their next meeting tomorrow Morning. The meeting will begin at 7:30 am at the back of Bob’s Diner, chamber members are urged to attend.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 7-18-22
State Police reported that Route 7 in Oneonta has been reopened, following an incident Sunday. Police said that no injuries were sustained, More details will be released Today as the investigation is still on-going. State Police were on scene for 23 hours at State Route 7 near Emmons Hill Road.
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STATE POLICE reported that In the month of June, members from Troop “C” removed 44 impaired drivers off the roadways. Troop “C” encompasses 7 counties, they had removed 41 impaired drivers the month before.
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State tax receipts totaled $34.4 billion through the first quarter of State Fiscal Year 22-23, exceeding the Division of the Budget’s forecast by $1.7 billion, according to the monthly State Cash Report released by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Some of the increase can be attributed to inflation, The full report can be found at osc.state.ny.us.
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]]>The Norwich DRI Local Planning Committee held a meeting Tuesday to announce the local projects that they are seeking funding for, from the State, to make numerous improvement to the City of Norwich. Commerce Chenango President & CEO Kerri Green told WCDO news about some of the projects:
(Kerri Green 7-14-22)
Green said that their proposals in the Norwich Strategic Investment Plan, will be submitted to the state for final Approval, they expect to have the results in the Fall.
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The Boards of Directors for the Chenango United Way and the United Way of Madison County have approved the formal affiliation of their 2 agencies, with the intent to complete an application for merger in the first quarter of 2023. The boards also voted to approve leadership by Chenango United Way’s Executive Director Elizabeth Monaco, Previously, the Chenango United Way affiliated with the United Way of Delaware & Otsego Counties, the affiliated United Ways will serve more than 224,000 people in the 4 county region, a new name for the four-county organization will be announced early next year.
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The Sidney Alumni Association will be holding their annual events throughout this weekend, Spokesman Greg Davie explains:
(Greg Davie 7-14-22)
More information is available at sidneyalumni.org.
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The Village of Otego announced a “Boil Water Advisory Advisory” for all customers of the Otego water system starting today through Saturday. Otego Water customers should boil water before using.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 7-14-22
Governor Kathy Hochul announced $200 million dollars in funding will be made available to revitalize downtown areas across the state. Governor Hochul announced NY Forward, which is a new program aimed at rejuvenating smaller and rural communities, and Round 6 of the state’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative.
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Property tax levy growth will again be capped at 2% for 2023 for local governments that operate on a calendar-based fiscal year, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. This figure affects tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, and fire districts, as well as 44 cities and 13 villages. DiNapoli said given this year’s inflation factor calculation of 7.17%, a majority of New York’s counties, towns and calendar year cities and villages could see cost increases that exceed the amounts they are set to receive in their final round of American Rescue Plan Act funds.
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CDO Workforce announced a recruitment event in Norwich Today. Securitas & GE are teaming up for the event at the CDO Workforce Norwich location at 1 O’Hara Drive from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, appointments can be made at 334-2201.
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An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today in Laurens today from 12:30 to 5:30 PM at the Laurens Fire Department, 34 Main Street. To book an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
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]]>The Bainbridge Fire Department will be holding an Open House on April 23rd from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM as part of the Statewide Recruitment effort for Volunteer Fire Departments & Emergency Squads. Roger Barnhart of the Bainbridge Fire Department comments:
(Roger Barnhart 4-13-22)
More information about what fire departments are participating on April 23rd can go to Recruitny.org, or go to their fire department’s website.
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The Chenango United Way & the Delaware Otsego United Way exceeded their campaign goals in the most recent fundraising cycle, Chenango United Way Executive Director Elizabeth Monaco is now in charge of the Delaware Otsego chapter as well, and she told WCDO News about changes that are coming to make their efforts more efficient:
(Elizabeth Monaco 4-13-22)
More information about the United Way local programs can be accessed by calling 607-373-0297 or at unitedwaydo.org.
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Broome County District Attorney Mike Korchak announced that 40 year old James Williams of Port Dickinson was sentenced to 5 years in jail for a guilty plea of Attempted Criminal Possession of a Weapon. Williams was arrested in 2019 after Johnson City Police executed a search warrant where Williams was found to be illegally in possession of a sawed-off shotgun.
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New York State has updated driver’s licenses and state IDs for the first time since 2013. The new look includes enhanced security features & anyone who applied for a new permit, license or non-driver ID card after March 10th will receive the new and improved card. Enhanced features include imprinted lettering and images which can be felt on the card’s surface, more information is available at DMV.NY.GOV.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-13-22
Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin submitted his resignation to Governor Kathy Hochul yesterday, after he was arrested following a Federal Investigation. The U.S. Attorney’s office said Benjamin was charged with bribery, honest services wire fraud and falsification of records. Benjamin was accused in an indictment of participating in a scheme to obtain campaign contributions from a real estate developer in exchange for Benjamin’s agreement to use his influence as a state senator to get a $50,000 grant of state funds for a nonprofit organization the developer controlled. Governor Hochul accepted the resignation.
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State Troopers responded Sunday to a domestic incident that involved an attempted break-in at a residence on County Highway 54 in the town of Springfield. 37 year old Kenneth Carson of Springfield attempted to enter the home of a known acquaintance and discharged a firearm while outside, he is also accused of having illegal Ghost Guns. Carson was charged with Attempted Burglary, Criminal Use of a Firearm, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Manufacture of a Machine Gun, Reckless Endangerment & Criminal Mischief. Carson was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $20,000 cash bail or $45,000 bond.
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Binghamton Police & First Responders rescued a woman who jumped into the Susquehanna River shortly after 12:00 Noon Tuesday. Officers tried to persuade the woman not to jump into the River, from the Washington Street Bridge, she did & was successfully pulled out by the Binghamton Fire department rescue boats. The unidentified woman was taken to Lourdes Hospital for treatment.
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]]>UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital’s New Emergency Room configuration officially opens at 2:00 AM Tuesday morning, following a $30 Million dollar renovation, CMH Head of Nursing Dave Finney told WCDO News about the project:
(Dave Finney 1-24-22)
Finney said that the Emergency Department had not been renovated in more than 30 years & needed to be upgraded to handle the current needs of the Greater Chenango County Area residents for Health Care. WCDO will air the interview with Dave Finney & Garry Root of UHS Chenango Memorial Tuesday monring at about 8:40AM.
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Chenango County Sheriff’s Office responded to an attempted armed robbery at the Mirabito’s Gas Station in the Town of South New Berlin Sunday. The employee stated that a male walked into the store and demanded money, when the suspect was unsuccessful in getting the money, he fled the scene. A State Police Unit came into contact with the vehicle that was reported in the crime, on State Highway 320 in the Town of Norwich with the assistance from the Norwich City Police Department. 28 year old Jesey Smith of Spencer was charged with Attempted Robbery, he was arraigned in the Town of New Berlin Court & was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility without bail. Smith is scheduled to re-appear back in the New Berlin Court at a later date. The occupants of the Smith vehicle have not been charged and the case is still under investigation.
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New York would extend the option to request an absentee ballot through the rest of 2022 under a bill that passed in the State Senate and Assembly. The bill will allow voters to request absentee ballots if they are concerned about voting in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill heads to Governor Hochul’s desk for her consideration.
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New York sportsbooks took more than $600 million worth of bets from phones or computers in the first two weeks of the activity becoming legal earlier this month. The New York State Gaming Commission reported that the 4 operating mobile books; FanDuel, DraftKings, Caesars and Rush Street Interactive, handled more than $603 million worth of bets for the weeks ending Jan. 9 and 16, an additional $8.5 million in bets were made at in-person sportsbooks, bringing the total to $611.5 million.
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The Chenango United Way announced that they exceeded its goal of $425,00 by raising $448,981 in Chenango County for 2021, also the United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties also exceeded its goal of $50,000 by raising $53,149 in Delaware and Otsego Counties in 2021. Funds from the campaigns will be allocated to programs that are addressing the issues of financial stability, education and health. Awards will be determined in early February.
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According to preliminary figures released today by the State Department of Labor, the number of private sector jobs in New York State increased by 45,400 to 7,667,400 in December. The State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased from 6.6% to 6.2% in December.
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A.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-24-22
State Police and multiple fire agencies responded to a house fire Thursday on Old State Road in the town of Kirkwood. Once the fire was extinguished by fire crews, 2 deceased individuals were discovered, The victims have been identified as 81 year old Peter Cirba and 81 year old Stephanie Cirba, no criminal activity is suspected in the cause of the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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State Police responded Friday to a two-vehicle head on collision on Murphy Road near Ketchum Road in the town of Conklin. The vehicles were a Dodge Charger and Chevy Silverado SUV, All of the occupants in the Dodge Charger sustained serious injuries, with The driver and 2 passengers were taken to Wilson Medical Center, 2 other passengers were flown by LifeNet to Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse. The driver of the Chevy Silverado was evaluated on scene and was not hospitalized, The crash remains under investigation.
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This past week Delaware County Public Health Services has received 496 new cases and reports 4 additional deaths related to COVID-19, officials remind residents to Wear masks in public indoor spaces and wash hands regularly, All individuals 5 and older should get fully vaccinated & All eligible individuals should get their booster dose.
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The State Health Department & the Governor’s Office announced that over 244,000 were tested for COVID 19 Saturday, with 19,186 positives, for a positivity rate of 7.84%, the lowest in weeks. Patient Hospitalization were down by 630 to 9,847, Patients in ICU went down by almost 50 to 1,457 & the number of those on ventilators was down by almost 40 to 845. New deaths reported by healthcare facilities from COVID was 134 on Saturday.
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]]>Commerce Chenango will hold their annual Luncheon at Hidden Springs Brewhouse on September 9th in Norwich, Commerce Chenango President & CEO Kerri Green explains:
(Kerri Green 8-30-21)
Green said that the “Spirit of Chenango” award will go to long time area educator Grayson Stevens, the Excellence in Small Business Award goes to Build Block Building systems; the manufacturer of the year is Chenango Valley Technologies & Lamb’s Quarters is the Non-Profit Agency of the Year.
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The United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties’ fall funding process has opened on its website, unitedwaydo.org; the 1-year funding application process is open to any 501 C-3 nonprofit organization serving Delaware or Otsego County families and addressing the issues of income (basic needs or financial stability), education or health in our community. The due date for all Delaware and Otsego County applications is November 15th, Applications will be reviewed, and funding decisions will be announced in late February, 2022. More information is available at 334-8815, or by email to: cuwelizabeth@chenangouw.org.
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The Sidney Central School District announced a plan for the school year that will include being in session 5 days per week for in-person learning for all grade levels. There will be no health screenings or temperature checks upon entering the building, but Face coverings will be required starting today, Sidney Superintendent Eben Bullock told WCDO News that the requirements are in line with Governor Hochul’s recommendations, plus the district has an added bonus:
(Eben Bullock 8-30-21)
Bullock said that Face coverings for all students and staff are also required on district transportation, in hallways, entrances, exits, lobbies, restrooms & in all other congregate settings. There will be no face coverings required while outside, Physical Distancing of at least 3 feet between students will exist in the classroom setting, whenever possible. More information is available at 561-7700.
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NYSEG officials determined that a raccoon made its way into a substation in Broome County last night, leaving about 10,000 Broome County Area residents without power. NYSEG officials said that power was restored in about an hour.
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Lawmakers could be called back to Albany as early as this Wednesday for a Special Session. Lawmakers are expected to extend the eviction moratorium until next January, to alleviate financial pressure on both renters and owners due to the COVID 19 pandemic.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 8-30-21
State Police arrested 32 year old Phillip Cosilmon of Preston for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance following a traffic stop in the village of Greene and the execution of a search warrant at his residence. State Police seized crystal methamphetamine, suboxone strips, cocaine, LSD, heroin, prescription pills & a large quantity of Cash, multiple firearms which included 4 assault rifles, a large quantity of ammunition and various stolen items. Cosilmon was arraigned in the Coventry Town Court and was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $150,000 bail.
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State Police 35 year old Jovonne Best of Bainbridge for 2 counts of Aggravated Assault against a Police Officer with a Deadly Weapon, Reckless Endangerment, Criminal Mischief, Driving While Impaired by Drugs and Obstructing Governmental Administration. Officers responded to a report of a violation of an order of protection in the town of Bainbridge, a trooper was interviewing Best when she ran into the garage and got into a vehicle, accelerated in reverse and nearly struck the Investigator, struck the garage door frame, the debris struck the trooper, she also struck the State Police vehicle, she was pursued by Police into a cornfield, where she fled on foot & was arrested. Best was arraigned at the Bainbridge Town Court where she was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $25,000 cash bail or $50,000 property bond.
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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 33 year old Casey Smith of the Town of Butternuts for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, after deputies responded to assist State Parole Officers with a home visit where Smith is accused of possessing a large amount of narcotics, he was arraigned in Otsego County Centralized Arraignment and released on his own recognizance, he was then sent to the Otsego County Correctional Facility on a parole warrant. He is scheduled to appear in the Town of Butternuts Court at a later date.
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State Police responded to a report of a child involved in an ATV rollover accident Friday in the town of Decatur. A 7-year-old boy who was operating the ATV when it rolled over, He was airlifted to Albany Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries. The accident remains under investigation, no signs of foul play were observed by Investigators on scene.
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After a year of a high number of COVID cases on the State University Campus in Oneonta, Students are back on campus attending classes in person, and there is a high percentage of vaccinated students already, SUNY Oneonta spokesperson Kim MacLeod explains:
(Kim MacLeod 8-30-21)
Students in the SUNY System have a late September deadline to get vaccinated, or they could be unregistered from their courses.
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The Funeral for State Trooper James Monda will be held this morning at 10:00 AM, in his hometown of Schenectady, at the St. John the Evangelist Church. Trooper Monda’s death was ruled as an accidental drowning during a marine detail on the Great Sacandaga Lake last week, Law Enforcement officials from around the state & Governor Kathy Hochul will attend.
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]]>The State Health Department released the statistics for COVID 19 testing on Sunday, with over 101,000 tests administered & a positivity rate jumping up to 3.75%, the majority of those were of the Delta Variant among people who were not vaccinated. Patient Hospitalizations went back over 2,000 Sunday, ICU patients are just over 400 and those on ventilators are up to 188, there were 29 deaths from COVID Sunday, and over 29,000 Vaccine Doses were administered.
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The Chenango United Way will be merging with the Delaware & Otsego Counties United Way soon; Chenango United Way Executive Director Elizabeth Monaco told WCDO News that the pandemic made the situation difficult for many not-for-profit organizations:
(Elizabeth Monaco 8-23-21)
Monaco said that she will be the Executive Director of the new 3 county United Way, however money raised in each county, will be used in the county it was raised in, they will serve about 153,000 people across the 3 counties and will continue to maintain a physical presence in Norwich and Oneonta at their current locations.
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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual Bainbridge Days in September, Spokesperson June White explains:
(JUNE WHITE 8-23-21)
White said that more information is available at the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce Facebook page for the event on Friday September 3rd & Saturday September 4th.
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The City of Oneonta Police Department is looking to hire new staff. Those interested in applying, who can meet the criteria, can apply online at oneonta.ny.us.
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Guilford Open Air Market hosted by 6zero7 Events and Guilford Center Storage to take place this Saturday, August 28th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, featuring a barbecue, free balloons for the kids, bike raffles, face paintings, Smoothies, yard sales items and local vendors. The event is free to the public; vendors interested in participating should register at localvendorconnection.com.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s gave full approval today for the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccination; the full approval is for people 16-years-old and older, it could also lead to more vaccine mandates by companies, universities and local governments across New York State & the nation.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded Friday to a custody dispute in the Town of Middletown, Upon arrival, Deputies learned that the suspect, 30-year old Jeremey Aubry of Margaretville, had taken an 8-year old child from a birthday party on a dirt bike and operated the dirt bike through the Village of Margaretville without helmets. Aubry was charged with endangering the welfare of a child & was released on an appearance ticket for Middletown Court on a later date.
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Delaware County Public Health announced that the Farmer’s Market COVID-19 Clinic this week in Delhi has been cancelled. Delaware County Public Health urges those who have not been vaccinated for COVID 19, to do so as quickly as possible through the “Am I Eligible” App, at area Pharmacies, More information is available at Delaware County Public Health at 832-5200.
Governor Cuomo declared a State of Emergency on for more than half the counties in the state, including all of the local counties, as Hurricane Henri was aiming for Long Island Sunday. The Governor’s declaration of a state of emergency ensures resources which are assigned for State use only are provided to local governments to help protect citizens and infrastructure. Governor Cuomo activated 500 National Guard troops for deployment to help localities with storm response efforts. A Flash Flood watch remains in effect through 8:00 PM tonight.
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Today is Governor Cuomo’s last full day as Governor of New York; He addressed New Yorkers one last time this afternoon:
(Cuomo 8-23-21)
Cuomo will step aside at midnight tonight for Kathy Hochul to be sworn in. Several localities are investigating Cuomo on numerous sexual harassment allegations.
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The State Health Department announced that COVID 19 results from statewide testing Saturday, with about 3% testing positive. The Number of Statewide Hospitalization was up to 1953, the number in ICU beds is up to 404 & the number of ventilators is up to 185. Locally, 26 new cases of COVID 19 were reported in Otsego, Delaware & Chenango Counties Saturday.
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The 6th annual Friends of Rogers Wild Goose Chase 5k Trail Run/Walk will be both virtual and onsite at Rogers Center this year on Saturday, September 18th, 2021. 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 now open at runsignup.com
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Bassett Healthcare Network invites community members to attend its third annual Shine a Light on Lung Cancer event, today from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 pm at FoxCare Center in Oneonta. Lung cancer is the 2nd most common cancer in the U.S. The event is free & open to the public, more information is available at 547-4778.
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The Otsego County Board of Representatives has approved $230,000 in emergency funding to go towards fixing the leaky roof at the Otsego County Jail in Cooperstown. The roof on the 30 year old Facility leaked on October 31st after heavy downpours, 33 inmates were moved to the Delaware or Albany County Jails, they will not return until January or February of next year.
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Binghamton Police have arrested a 17 year old in connection with the shooting of an unidentified 19 year old male in the arm, on Binghamton’s Southside Wednesday afternoon. The 17 year old was charged with attempted murder & criminal possession of a weapon.
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A “Tribute to our Veterans” concert will be held at the Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta This Saturday night; the show is free to Veterans, according to Foothills Spokesman Bill Youngs:
(Bill Youngs 11-7-19)
Youngs said that Country Music Star Jerrod Niemann will highlight the show; Tickets are available at the Foothills Box Office or through Eventbrite.com. More information is available at 431-2080.
Commerce Chenango will hold an open house today from 4:00 to 6:30 PM in the Community Room at Commerce Chenango in Downtown Norwich. Members are invited to visit with outgoing CEO & President Steve Craig, who is retiring in December.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, Delaware Opportunities and United Way of Delaware & Otsego Counties have launched their 2019 Toys for Tots Campaign. Toys for Tots collection boxes can be found through Delaware County where new, unwrapped toys can be dropped off and will then be distributed to children in Delaware County. Toys can be dropped off until Friday, December 13th; Chamber staff will then collect the toys and deliver them to Delaware Opportunities in Hamden for distribution the following week. To sign a family up to receive gifts, call 746-1620, more information is available at delawarecounty.org.
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State Police responded to a 1-car fatal crash on Klondike Road in the town of Hancock on Tuesday at about 6:20 PM, following a report of a vehicle that overturned and was on fire. An investigation revealed that 69-year-old Elizabeth Rosengrant of Fish’s Eddy was operating an SUV when she went off of the shoulder of the roadway, overturned & struck 2 trees & caught on fire. The case remains under investigation.
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The Town of Guilford Board held a special meeting Wednesday night & they approved their Local Renewable Energy Law for the possible development of solar and wind energy businesses. Guilford town Supervisor George Senek told WCDO News that any construction of wind turbines by Calpine is at least 1 year away:
(George Senek 9-26-19)
The Calpine Corporation has proposed a plan to build up to 30 large Wind Turbines around the Town of Guilford up to 676 feet. They are exploring similar plans for up to 27 wind turbines in the towns of Windsor & Sanford.
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Applications are being accepted currently for the Leadership Delaware classes, which will start in October & last for 16 sessions twice a month. Delaware County Chamber President Ray Pucci explains:
(Ray Pucci 9-26-19)
Pucci said that the first session will be held on October 9th, the application can be downloaded at http://delawarecounty.org/about/leadership-delaware/
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Chenango County Waste Management reminds county residents that the Latex Paint Exchange officially ends September 30th at the North Norwich Transfer Station on State Route 12. The site is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 pm; more information is available at 337-1790.
On Tuesday afternoon, Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies, & State Police responded to a 2 car motor vehicle accident on State Highway 357, near Lawton Hill Road, in the Town of Franklin. Deputies reported that 55 year-old Robert Ray of Bainbridge travelled into the opposing lane & struck an on-coming vehicle driven by 89 year-old Richard Dickson of Jensen Beach, Florida. The Dickson vehicle subsequently ran off the roadway and overturned in a ditch. Richard Dickson, and his 90-year-old passenger, Helen Dickson suffered minor injuries and were transported to A.O. Fox Hospital for treatment. Deputies later issued Ray traffic summonses for failure to keep right and failure to wear a seatbelt.
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Otsego County held its 22nd annual Hazardous Waste Collection Day this past weekend. On Friday, Unadilla had 170 cars dropping off hazardous materials, on Saturday at the Meadows Office Complex, 750 cars dropped off hazardous materials. 200 pounds of pharmaceuticals and medications were collected for incineration, over 20,000 pounds of electronics, 240 car batteries & 2500 household batteries were collected, & 650 gallons of paint was collected which will be re-mixed by Golden Artist Colors for eventual re-distribution to local not-for-profit agencies.
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The United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties will host their Kick Off Dinner for their Campaign season Tonight from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at J & D Wagon Wheel in Oneonta. Debra Marcus is this year’s recipient of the 2019 Cheri Albrecht Award & Tim McGraw will be awarded the 2019 Alan Donovan Outstanding Community Leadership Award.
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Otsego County Chamber will host their state Mandated Anti-Harassment Policies and Sexual Harassment Training on Wednesday, October 9th at 1:00 PM at Northern Eagle Beverages at 41 Browne Street in Oneonta. The State mandates ALL employers adopt a sexual harassment prevention policy as well as to train ALL employees on sexual harassment prevention. Pinnacle Human Resources, LLC will conduct the training for Managers and Owners. Chamber members must register with Barbara Ann Heegan 432-4500 or by email: baheegan@otsegocc.com
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The Hospice Chenango Annual Dinner will be held this evening in Norwich. The dinner will be held at the Canasawacta Country Club starting at 6:00 PM, honorees will be volunteer Audrey Coleman & Pet therapy dog Fanny.
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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.
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Seward faces Democratic candidate Joyce St. George in the 51st State Senate District on Election Day next Tuesday.
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Delaware County Sheriff Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Andes Road in the Village of Delhi. 21 year old Brittney Barnett of Oakdale was observed traveling at 43 mph in a posted 20 mph School Zone, during dismissal time at Delaware Academy. Deputies detected an odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle, Barnett was charged with Speeding in school zone, obstructed license plate & unlawful possession of marijuana, she was released on an appearance ticket & will to appear in the Town of Delhi Court at a later date.
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The City of Oneonta’s Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee met in City Hall on Thursday, an open house has been scheduled for November 14th. The City’s last Comprehensive Plan was in 2007; the timeline calls for a public comment period and final revision, then the plan will be brought to Common Council for a vote.
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25 year old Mamadou Barry of Brooklyn has been charged with 9 felony charges after he was found with counterfeit money in Oneonta. State Police arrested Barry on 6 counts of Criminal Possession of Forged Instrument & 3 counts of Tampering with Physical Evidence, a trooper on patrol observed Barry using an electronic device while he was driving and speeding while on State Highway 28 in Oneonta. Barry allegedly threw paper-like objects out the vehicle window as the trooper initiated a traffic stop. Berry is accused of using counterfeit bills at 3 Oneonta businesses; he was arraigned in the town of Oneonta Court & was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $25,000 cash bail or $50,000 bail bond pending court action on November 15th.
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The Greater Afton Area Chamber and The Bainbridge Chamber are hosting the Four Chamber Meeting and Saturday Seminars at Greenlawn Elementary School in Bainbridge on Saturday from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Various topics will be discussed by area professionals at the seminars.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold their 1st Friday Eat & Meet this Friday in Hobart, from 8:30 to 10:00 am at Liberty Rock Books at 678 Main Street. The guest speakers are Paul Van der kruik of the Leatherstocking Council of the Boy Scouts of America and Kimberly Lorraine of the United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties.
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The end of daylight savings is officially at 2:00 AM Sunday Morning, and in addition to turning the clocks back one hour, the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York is urging New Yorkers to inspect their smoke alarms when they change their clocks. The Association encourages New Yorkers to install smoke alarms equipped with sealed-in, non-removable batteries that last for 10 years. These alarms do not require any battery changes during their lifespan and are nearly impossible to disable. New York State has experienced 107 civilian fire deaths thus far in 2018, ranking second in the nation behind Texas, Working smoke alarms are critical in preventing additional fire deaths.
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The State Office of General Services announced that a surplus vehicle, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property auction has been scheduled in Binghamton on Thursday, November 8. For information on specific items and terms of sale, visit www.ogs.ny.gov, or call (518) 457-6335.
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A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at the American Legion in Oxford Saturday. The event will run from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM, appointments can be made by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
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(Heather Bucalos 9-20-18)
Registration for the event is available at Runsignup.com/Race/NY/Bainbridge/GlowFundraiser
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Hartwick College’s True Blue Weekend 2018 is scheduled to start on October 4th this year, with more than 50 regional, national, and international employers offering
students work opportunities at Hartwick College’s Internship & Career Expo. The event will be held Thursday, October 4, from 1:00 to 3:30 PM in Lambros Arena, on the
Hartwick College campus, more information is available at hartwick.edu/EXPO or by calling 431-4249.
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New York state’s farms generated $4.8 billion in revenue in 2017, with 15 agricultural products ranked in the top 5 nationwide, according to a report released today by
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. New York has more than 35,000 farms covering 7.3 million acres, nearly one quarter of the state’s land area. Milk is by far the state’s
largest agricultural commodity, with $2.7 billion in sales in 2017, New York vineyards covered 35,000 acres in 2017, producing 187,000 tons of grapes, surpassed only by
California and Washington. The full report is available at osc.state.ny.us/reports.
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DELAWARE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES announced a “Free Weekend at Noah’s World” for Delaware County Residents, at 144 Roundhouse Road in Oneonta.
The free weekend is for Delaware County Residents through the Children with Special Health Care Needs Program, who need help in accessing various health care
professionals and other community resources. This sponsored weekend will take place this Friday through Sunday, Friday’s hours are 11:00 am to 7:00 pm & Saturday
and Sunday, the hours are from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. More information is available at noahsworld.net or by calling Delaware County Public Health at (607) 832-5200.
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Today approximately 100 Delegates from across 10 counties met in Binghamton to formally nominate the Republican candidate for State Supreme Court in the 6th
Judicial District, they unanimously selected Chenango County District Attorney Joe McBride to run as the Party’s candidate in this November’s election. The vacancy in
this office was created by the recent retirement of Judge Kevin Dowd.
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Sidney High School Senior J.P. Dewey has been selected to perform with the NYSSMA Conference All-State Jazz Ensemble in Rochester this fall. Dewey will be playing
piano in the 18-piece ensemble, and will also attend the music conference from November 29-December 2, he will also be eligible to perform with the ensemble in March
as part of NYSSMA Day festivities in Albany.
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A judge has denied a motion by ex-Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver regarding his bail request, pending the appeal of his corruption conviction and seven-year prison term. U.S. District Judge Valerie Caproni has denied Silver’s request Monday, she stated that the substance of Silver’s appeal lacks merit, and the sole purpose of the request was to stall Silver starting his prison term on October 5th. Silver was sentenced to 12 years in prison after his first conviction in 2015, that conviction was overturned after the U.S. Supreme Court redefined the boundaries of public corruption, then a 2nd jury convicted him
earlier this year, for taking $5 million illegally by using his political power for personal gain.
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The 4th Annual Sidney Health Fair will be held at Keith Clark Park in Sidney this Saturday, with a host of activities planned,
Spokesperson Gabrielle Argo explains:
(Gabrielle Argo 9-20-18)
Representatives from Fox Hospital’s Tri Town Regional Hospital will participate, along with representatives from Sidney EMS, Catholic Charities, The United Way & the Tri Town Coalition on Substance Abuse Prevention.
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The 2018 Campaign Kick Off of the United Way of Delaware & Otsego Counties will be held today in Oneonta. The event will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the B Side Ballroom & Supper Club in the Clinton Plaza.
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The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting on Thursday, September 20, 2018 in the Guilford Elementary Cafeteria at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.
(John Harmon 5-15-18)
More Information about directions, hours, event info, race entries, is available at canoeregatta.org.
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Governor Cuomo announced New York State is moving to join a lawsuit against the federal government for failing to enforce the Fair Housing Act. The lawsuit aims to force the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to enforce a rule requiring local and state governments to address segregated housing patterns as a condition of receiving federal housing funding. New York is the first state in the nation to move to join in the national lawsuit filed by a group of fair housing advocates which seeks to reverse HUD’s suspension of the implementation of the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Rule.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office and the Delhi Emergency Squad responded Saturday to 2 ATV accidents in the Town of Hamden. 30 year old Michael Armstrong of Roxbury lost control of the ATV on a curve, struck a tree and sustained head injuries, his passenger, 28 year old Laura Armstrong was ejected, Both subjects were taken to O’Connor Hospital, Michael Armstrong was transferred to Bassett Hospital, where he is in critical condition. Laura Armstrong was treated and released. A 2nd ATV accident occurred when 27 year old Corey Hochbrueckner of Oneonta, struck Armstrong’s ATV; Hochbrueckner & 33 year old Ashley Joslin of Hamden, were injured. The investigation is continuing & alcohol was a contributing factor, charges are anticipated.
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State Senator Jim Seward announced senate passage of legislation he sponsors to combat auto insurance fraud, by targeting criminals who stage auto accidents in attempts to profit from insurance claims. “Alice’s Law” was prompted by the 2003 death of Alice Ross, who was killed as a result of a staged auto accident. This bill would establish tough penalties by creating a new crime of staging a motor vehicle accident. The bills have been sent to the assembly for consideration.
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Governor Cuomo will deliver his Executive Budget Proposal tomorrow; the budget already has a deficit:
(Cuomo 1-15-18)
Lawmakers have until April 1st to pass the state budget.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce announced their First friday Eat & Meet Breakfast to be held on February 2nd. The event will be held from 8:30 to 10:00 am at the Andes Hotel at 110 Main Street in Andes, registrations are requested at delawarecounty.org/
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The United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties is in partnership with the IRS and SUNY Oneonta, to provide free tax preparation and filing for anyone who made $54,000 or less in tax year 2017. A Volunteer Income Tax Assistance site is located at the First United Methodist Church at 66 Chestnut Street in Oneonta now through April, on Wednesday evenings from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This site will begin appointments on January 27, 2018. Appointments are recommended through Catholic Charities at 432-0061.
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(Greg Davie 9-20-17)
Tickets are available through any committee member or at VEP & J&M trophies on Main Street in Sidney, More information is available at Sidney alumni.org.
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Oneonta Police Department reported that they have received complaints from a number of citizens indicating that they have received scam phone calls from an unknown person claiming to be a representative of a police department in Florida. The scammer claims that they are performing a donation drive and asks for money. Oneonta Police reminds area residents to contact & donate to reputable charities that are well known to conduct releif efforts for those affected by natural disasters.
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The new 838 area code is taking effect for new phone service in eastern New York. The state Public Service Commission says as of Tuesday, customers seeking new service or an additional line in the 518 region may be assigned the new 838 area code. The 518 region spans 17 counties from the Catskills to Canada and from the eastern Mohawk Valley to the Vermont border. The new 838 area code was overlaid in the area to meet demand for new telephone numbers. The overlay requires all consumers to dial 10 digits, even within their own area code. It’s the second new area code overlay to take effect this year in New York. In the 315 area of central New York, a 680 overlay took effect in March.
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Fans of Horror movies will get a chance locally to see a New York Premier of “Killer Campout” this weekend, with a chance to meet actors from the film. Afton Resident Solon Tsangaras is in “Killer Campout”, he told WCDO News about the premier Saturday:
(Solon Tsangaras 9-20-17)
The event & screening will begin at 6:00 PM Saturday at Foothills Performing Arts Center on Market street in Oneonta.
Binghamton City Police announced that they made the biggest marijuana arrest in 8 years Tuesday, following a traffic stop of 30-year-old Benjamin Key, of Berkshire, for two traffic violations. A search of the vehicle found 7.8 pounds of marijuana in several vacuum sealed bags which has a street value of $32,000, plus $2500 Cash. Key was charged with criminal possession of marijuana and was released on bail; he faces court action at a later date.
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New York State Senator Jim Seward has joined the Hartwick College faculty as an adjunct professor of political science for the fall 2017 semester. Seward is a class of ‘73 Hartwick College Graduate, he will teach “New York State Politics and Policy” for 20 students, Seward will draw on his decades-long experience in the State Senate. Senator Seward is serving his 16th term as a state senator.
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The United Way of Delaware & Otsego Counties will kick off their 2017 Campaign today. The Board of Directors of the United Way will be at the B-Side Ballroom in the Clinton Plaza in Oneonta from 4:00 to 6:30 PM; they will also be announcing the recipient of the 2017 Cheri Albrecht Excellence Award at 5:15 pm.
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