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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 7-22-21

wcdonews — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 19:05:05 +0000

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 7-22-21

Organizers for the Annual “Pit Run” announced that it will be held on October 3rd in Oneonta. The 28th Pit Run will take place as an in-person event, and they will be adhering to CDC and DOH guidelines as they unfold. An option to participate virtually will also be available. Money raised from the event goes for scholarships in the name of Former State Police Investigator Rick Parisian of Oneonta, who died while trying to stop an armed robbery. More information & registration is available at runsignup.com.

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The Sidney Elks Lodge annual Looking Back Car Show & Chicken Barbecue will return this year, on Saturday August 7th behind the Lodge at 104 River Street in Sidney. Spokesperson Lori Lang explains;

(Lori Lang 7-22-21)

The event will run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on August 7th, many area businesses are sponsoring this year’s effort, which missed last year due to the COVID shutdown.

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The Boards of Directors for the Chenango United Way and the United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties have unanimously approved the formal affiliation of the 2 agencies today with the intent to complete an application for merger in the first quarter of 2022. Chenango United Way Executive Director Elizabeth Monaco explains:

(Elizabeth Monaco 7-22-21)

Monaco said that the affiliated organization will serve approximately 153,000 people across the 3-county region and will continue to maintain a physical presence in Norwich and Oneonta where its offices are currently located.

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State Attorney General Letitia James is proposing a $26 billion agreement to give relief to those struggling with opioid addiction. James said that the move would resolve claims against some of the nation’s biggest opioid distributors over their roles in creating and fueling the opioid epidemic. New York communities that have been affected will get up to $1.5 billion to fund prevention, treatment, and recovery programs. The agreement also requires industry changes to end the opioid epidemic and preventing similar situations from occurring in the future.

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Governor Cuomo signed legislation raising the age of consent to be married in New York State to 18. This new measure builds upon legislation eliminating child marriage that the Governor signed in 2017 by removing the ability for 17-year-olds to be married with parental and judicial consent. The legislation takes effect 30 days after becoming law and will apply to licenses issued after that date and marriages that had not been solemnized prior to that date.

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A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 7-22-21

Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a Single dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccination clinic today at the Union Grove Distillery in Arkville from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. The vaccination clinic is open to people over the age of 18. No appointment or pre-registration needed, walk-ins only. For more information, call Delaware County Public Health at 607-832-5200.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 9-19-19

wcdonews — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 18:53:18 +0000

A Chenango County Grand Jury has indicted 39 year old Gary Nichols of Norwich, in connection with the stabbing of a Norwich resident in July, and escaping from police custody while being treated for injuries at Chenango Memorial Hospital. Nichols faces court action on the Indictment shortly.

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Leadership Delaware classes will begin in October through the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce. Chamber President Ray Pucci told WCDO News that they are taking a different approach than the state model for successful economic development:

(Ray Pucci 9-19-19)

Additional information about the course & the topics discussed in each session, can be located at http://delawarecounty.org/about/leadership-delaware,

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The number of private sector jobs in New York State grew by 8,900, to 8,280,700 in August according to preliminary figures released today by the State Department of Labor. The State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.0% for the fourth consecutive month. Upstate Counties saw the unemployment rate go up .1% to 3.8% in August.

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The United Way of Delaware & Otsego counties will hold their “Community Matters Mixer” at Awestruck Ciders in Sidney today. The event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 PM in the Sidney Industrial Park on Winkler Road, more information is available at 432-8006.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 34-year-old Joshua Gardepe of East Branch, Wednesday on the charge of endangering the welfare of a child, following an investigation of a report of child maltreatment in the Town of Hancock. Gardepe was arraigned at Town of Colchester Court and was released to appear at Town of Hancock Court at a later date to answer the charge.

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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce Announced That Tomorrow is the last day to vote for the “Business of the Year”. The survey can be filled out at surveymonkey.com.

Governor Cuomo signed legislation extending the statute of limitations to 20 years for rape in the 2nd degree and to 10 years for rape in the 3rd degree. The law also extends the statute of limitations to 20 years for 2nd degree criminal sexual act & 2nd degree incest & to 10 years for 3rd degree criminal sexual act. Prior to this new law, victims only had 5 years to bring a legal case alleging 2nd & 3rd degree rape or criminal sexual act.

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Delaware County Public Health certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be offering free car seat safety checks and education to parents today from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm at Little Lambs Children’s Center, 383 Delaware County Highway 11 Oneonta. The event is part of National Child Passenger Safety Week, more information is available at 832-5200.

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The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting will be held today in the Guilford Elementary School at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.

WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 5-4-16

wcdonews — Wed, 04 May 2016 18:48:22 +0000

Governor Cuomo today announced that The State has revised its Domestic Incident Report, which will allow law enforcement to collect more detailed information to enhance investigations, improve officer safety and connect domestic violence victims with support services. Police officers are required by law to complete the report whenever they respond to a domestic incident call, on average, officers statewide complete an estimated 400,000 Domestic Incident Reports every year.
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with the parade of top level State Leaders heading for jail, Area Assemblyman Pete Lopez said that his fellow lawmakers talk a big game about ethics reforms, but nothing has been done:

(Lopez 5-4-16)

Other top lawmakers beside Silver & Skelos that have been charged with corruption related crimes include former State Senate Leaders Joe Bruno, Pedro Espada & Hiram Monserratte, & former Governor Elito Spitzer resigned due to a prostitution scandal, and a top level aide to Governor Cuomo is being investigated.
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29 organizations in the region received grants totaling $180,664 from the Community Foundation for South Central New York’s Community Fund and special funds, in the spring 2016 competitive grant cycle. Community Fund Grants went to Chenango County United Way, Oneonta World of Learning, Morris Central Schools, Rural Health Network, Catskill Development Foundation, Cornell Cooperative Extension, The United Way of Delaware/Otsego, Village of Oxford Police Department. More information is available at donorswhocare.org.
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Another free rabies clinic will be held in Oneonta today. The clinic for dogs cats & ferrets will be held at Neahwa Park from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.
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The Chenango Arts Council will feature the No BS! Brass Band on Saturday at 7:00 pm in the Martin W. Kappel Theater, 27 West Main Street in Norwich. Council Spokesperson Alecia O’Neill said that the band has gained international acclaim quickly, since they were booked a year ago:

(Alecia O’Neill 5-4-16)

Also on Saturday is the Allegro 5KRun & the day-long May Day Community Celebration with artists, craft and food vendors, and activities, WCDO Will be broadcasting live Saturday morning, more information can be accessed at ChenangoArts.org or by calling 607-336-ARTS.
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Former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver was sentenced to 12 years in prison, in a Manhattan federal courtroom Tuesday. Silver was convicted last year on corruption charges for collecting about 5 million dollars in kickbacks during his 21 years as Assembly Speaker.
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Former state Senator Tom Libous of Binghamton died Tuesday, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Libous was 63. Funeral services will be announced shortly.
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The State Senate passed legislation renaming a portion of State Route 357 in Delaware County in honor of United States Marine Corporal Nicholas Uzenski. The bill sponsored by Senator Jim Seward pays tribute to the Uzenski, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2010 when his unit was ambushed during a reconnaissance mission. The bill designates the portion of Route 357 from the intersection with State Route 28 in the town Franklin to the Franklin-Sidney town line, The Town of Franklin requested the special highway designation. Companion legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Cliff Crouch has been introduced in the state assembly.
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The Local Early Intervention Coordinating Council will hold a meeting this morning at 10:30-12:30 at the Sidney Memorial Library. There will be fun activities for children at 10:30 provided by our local Occupational and Physical Therapists. During the discussion portion of the LEICC meeting we will review steps of transition from Early Intervention to Preschool.
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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-6-16

wcdonews — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 16:06:47 +0000

Governor Cuomo today signed an executive order banning all non-essential state travel to Mississippi. The order requires all New York State agencies, departments, boards and commissions to immediately review all requests for state funded or state sponsored travel to the state of Mississippi, and bar any such publicly funded travel that is not essential to the enforcement of state law or public health and safety. The ban follows Mississippi’s enactment of a discriminatory law that allows business and non-profit groups to refuse service to people on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
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The Sidney Chamber Of Commerce announced today that Long time Sidney Fire Department member & former Chief Ray Baker is this year’s choice for “Citizen of the Years” Baker told WCDO News he was quite surprised to get the honor at this mornings chamber meeting:

(Ray Baker 4-6-16)

This year’s Sidney Chamber “Business of the Years” award goes to the Cullman Child Care Center, Director Amy Williams comments:

(Amy Williams 4-6-16)

Baker & the Cullman Center will both be honored at the Sidney Chamber Of Commerce’s annual dinner in June.
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The Line up has been set for this Years “Rock In The Park” Concert at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge. This year’s Headliner will be the “Marshall Tucker Band” with local acts Tumbleweed Highway, Wreckless Marci & Woodshed Prophets all performing. Tickets are available at Snips & Snails Consignment shop in Bainbridge, through the Chenango SPCA or at Ticketmaster.com; all proceeds will go to the Chenango SPCA.
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The United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties announced that the The CASH Coalition of Otsego and Delaware Counties can still prepare and file state and federal income taxes for free, for taxpayers who made under $62,000.00 in the 2015 tax year. The program is available for use on any home computer or public computers at CDO Workforce Offices, in Oneonta, Sidney or Delhi, at the SFCU branch in Delhi. Also, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance is available for individuals and families who made under $54,000 in the 2015 tax year, They offer free tax preparation and filing by trained individuals under the supervision of volunteer site coordinators, apointments are required by calling Catholic Charities at 432-0061. More information is available at United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties at 432-8006.
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Franklin Central School District officials saved more than $800,000 in health insurance costs by switching carriers and offering employees a buyout incentive, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. In January 2013, Franklin school officials assessed the benefits and costs associated with the district’s health insurance coverage and pursued a lower cost alternative, they found a new insurance carrier that was less expensive and which offered employees 2 additional health plans that provided equivalent or better coverage than the previous plan. the district saved an additional $283,000 by offering 25 employees an annual health insurance buyout incentive.
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On Friday, April 1st, Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested several people following an investigation into an under aged drinking party. Arrested were 19-year-old Kyle Conklin of Delhi, 19 year old John Gisonna, of Delhi, 24-year-old Stephen Jastrow of Delhi, 20-year-old Christopher O’Connor of Bayville, 24-year-old Anthony Rodriguez of Delhi, 23-year-old Alexander Bracco of Delhi All face court action in Town of Delhi court at a later date.
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On Sunday, Delaware County Deputies stopped a vehicle in the Town of Hamden for not having an inspection displayed in the front window. As a result of this traffic stop, Deputies arrested 20 year old Anthony Mastrorocco of Walton for driving while ability impaired by drugs, Unlawful possession of Marijuana and uninspected motor vehicle. He was issued appearance tickets for each charge returnable to the Town of Hamden Court on May 2nd.
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State Senator Jim Seward announced that the recently adopted State budget includes $200,000 for the City of Oneonta to help offset public safety costs generated due to being a SUNY host community.

(Seward 4-5-16)

Senator Seward’s legislation includes a formula to distribute state aid to municipalities hosting four-year SUNY schools, the bill been referred to the Senate Finance Committee & Companion legislation has been introduced in the State Assembly.
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State Senator Fred Akshar announced that another meeting would be held regarding the continuing heroin & opioid addiction crisis. The event will be held on Wednesday, April 13th from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the Chenango Valley High School Auditorium.
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The city of Oneonta announced today that the citizens campaign for the environment will be conducting a home to home canvass in the city from 4:00 to 9:00 PM Mondays through Fridays now through the month of June. More information is available at 432-6450.
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The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce will host the 2016 Job Fair today from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. The Job fair will be held at the Holiday Inn, on State Route 23, Oneonta
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Governor Cuomo announced that he is deploying the Department of Financial Services’ Mobile Command Center to help eligible New Yorkers prepare and file their taxes for free. The unit will be making stops at locations throughout Upstate New York between the hours of 12 p.m. and 6 p.m.: Locally, the event will be held today in Oneonta at the Foothills Performing Arts Center.
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The Sidney Chamber Of Commerce will hold their next regular meeting this morning at 7:45. The meeting will be held at Trackside dining on Main Street.
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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 3-15-16

wcdonews — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 18:31:01 +0000

State Police arrested 29-year-old Gregory Flanagan of Oneonta for felony DWI and several other traffic tickets Saturday. Flanagan was observed moving from his lane unsafely as he was driving on State Route 23 in the Town of Oneonta. An investigation determined that he was driving while intoxicated. This arrest was a felony because Flanagan has a prior conviction for DWI within the last 10 years. He refused to submit to a breath test to determine his blood alcohol content. Flanagan was arraigned in the Town of Oneonta court and was released without bail required. His next court date in the Town of Oneonta is on April 7, 2016.
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The sentencing of former Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos has been re-scheduled for exactly the same time as that of ex-Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver. Men were convicted in federal court of abusing their power for personal gain, they will be sentenced at 10:00 AM on April 13th in Manhattan federal court, and Skelos will be sentenced with his son, Adam.
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Over the past 10 years, state aid to school districts has increased $6 billion to $23.3 billion in 2015-16, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Over the past decade, school aid has averaged 23.6 percent of state-funded expenditures. The Division of the Budget projects this share to increase to 25.6 percent over the next three years. This year’s Executive Budget proposes a total school funding increase of $991 million, including $266 million in Foundation Aid and the elimination of the GEA entirely for 200 mostly high need districts and reducing it by at least 30 percent for the remaining districts. The full report is available at osc.state.ny.us.
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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 50-year-old Clifton Brooks for multiple drug related offenses in the Town of Norwich. Brooks was brought to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on drug related charges by the Village of Greene Police Department, While being processed into the facility, Correctional Officers located Crack Cocaine and Heroin, some of which was in a foot bandage. Brooks was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Introducing Prison Contraband, and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, he is being held in the Chenango County Jail and will appear in the Town of Norwich Court for arraignment Thursday.
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The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting this evening. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM in the Common Council Chambers at City Hall.
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The United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties announced their 7th Annual Golf Tournament will be held Friday, May 20th at the Ouleout Golf Course in Franklin. Lunch ill be served at 11:30, Tee Time is 12:30 PM, More information is available at 432-2022 Or 432-8006
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Village elections are being held today, with key races locally in Bainbridge & Unadilla. Polling places are open until 9:00 tonight,
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The State Senate has wrapped up their Budget proposal in Albany, Local State Senator Jim Seward responds:

(Seward 3-15-16)

The State Assembly was also wrapping up their version of the Annual Budget Proposal on Monday, local Assemblyman Cliff Crouch said that he felt there was not enough money earmarked in that plan to fight the heroin epidemic:

(Crouch 3-15-16)

The Senate Budget & Assembly Budget will next be negotiated in Conference committees, a budget is expected to be completed by the April 1st Deadline.
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The Suicide Prevention Network of Delaware County is sponsoring a free educational forum, “Let’s Talk-Mental Health Awareness” tonight from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the O’Neil High School at 47-49 Stockton Avenue Walton. There will be refreshments and a resource fair at 6pm and the presentation and panel discussion will begin at 6:30pm. More information on the event or about the Suicide Prevention Network of Delaware County is available at 832-5200.
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The American Red Cross invites individuals to give blood, as March is Red Cross Month. Another blood drive will be today Oneonta from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at the St James Episcopal Church, 305 Main Street. Appointments can be made by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
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The Chenango County Farm Bureau announces that today is National Agriculture Day, with an event in Norwich this morning. The event will be from 10:00 AM until 12:00 Noon at the Northeast Classic Car Museum, 24 Rexford St. Norwich. This year’s theme is: “Agriculture: Stewards of a Healthy Planet”
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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 2-12-16

wcdonews — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 18:51:36 +0000

A state appeals court denied Peter Wlasiuk’s appeal of his 2012 conviction, he has been convicted of the murder 3 times, twice before he was granted a new trial, he will not get a 4th trial. Wlasiuk will continue to serve the 25 years to life sentence for killing his wife Patricia & then staging a Motor Vehicle accident into Guilford Lake to cover up the murder in the family’s Oxford home in 2002.
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34-year-old James Oliver of Mount Upton has been charged with first-degree criminal sexual act for allegedly abusing a young girl. Oliver is a level 2-sex offender, he was convicted in 2005 for sexual misconduct to a 15-year-old girl, the latest alleged victim is 7. Oliver is being held at Otsego County Jail on $15,000 cash bail or $30,000 bond.
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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli released a report showing that Overtime pay at state agencies jumped for the 6th straight year to a record $716 million in 2015 – up nearly $55 million from the year before. The majority of overtime use was concentrated in three agencies: the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, the Department of Corrections, and the Office of Mental Health accounted for 65.3 percent of the overtime hours.
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Assemblywoman Claudia Tenney will be the featured speaker at the Bainbridge Town Hall tonight at 7:30 PM. Tenney is a Republican candidate for the Congressional District 22 seat for the 2nd time, she lost to current Congressman Richard Hanna in a primary 2 years ago, Hanna recently announced his retirement at the end of this term. More information is available at 764-8303.
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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 23-year-old Sabrina Silfee of Coventry on an active Arrest Warrant for Conspiracy, Petty Larceny and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Silfee is accused of a larceny in December at the Norwich Wal-Mart, of 3 televisions and other merchandise by 2 people. The male subject was later identified to be Willie Mays Jones Jr. of Johnson City, who was arrested last month, the 2 were also found to have a small child with them at the time of the alleged larcenies. Silfee was arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court and is to reappear at a later date.
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The Catskill Area Hospice has announced that their annual Celebrity party will be held on Friday, July 1st featuring Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo. The event will take place at the 6th Ward Athletic Club field in Oneonta, tickets for the general public go on today at CAHPC.org.
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The United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties will hold their 34th annual Bowling Tournament on Sunday at the Holiday Lanes on route 23 Southside Oneonta. Registration starts at noon while the tournament gets underway at 1:00 p.m. More information is available at 432-8006. .
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The American Red Cross urgently needs blood donors to make an appointment to give this winter. Eligible blood donors of all types are needed, especially those with O, AB, B negative and A negative. Blood donations will be taken Saturday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Windsor United Methodist Church at 56 Chapel Street. Those wishing to donate can download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS to make an appointment.
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The Broadway Theatre League & Broadway in Binghamton announced that the national tour of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT will play at the Forum Theatre in Binghamton on Sunday, for 2 performances at 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM. Tickets are on sale at the Arena Box Office and Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or order on-line at ticketmaster.com.
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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 12-1-15

wcdonews — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 20:34:17 +0000

The City of Oneonta Police Department arrested 41 year old Kindell Worley of Oneonta for 2nd degree Burglary & 4th degree Grand Larceny. The arrest follows the report of a stolen vehicle from October 26, 2014, Worley is accused of entering a residence, stealing items including the keys to a vehicle and then driving the vehicle outside of Oneonta where it was abandoned. Worley was arraigned in Otsego County Court and was released on his own recognizance.
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Former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver was convicted on Monday as a federal jury in Manhattan found Silver guilty of all 7 counts he faced for fraud, extortion and money laundering. The conviction comes as Silver’s counterpart in the Senate, former Majority Leader Dean Skelos, faces his own corruption trial in the same federal court. Both men resigned their leadership posts but continued to work as lawmakers; Silver automatically loses his seat as a result of his conviction.
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In recognition of World AIDS Day, Governor Andrew Cuomo today made a series of announcements regarding the next phase of New York State’s Plan to End the AIDS Epidemic in the State. The Governor is committing $200 million in new funding toward HIV/AIDS efforts, in addition to the $2.5 billion in public funding that the state currently directs toward addressing the disease. He is also calling on the federal government to increase its contribution nationwide for housing assistance for people living with HIV and AIDS.
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Tonight from 6:30-8:30, Opportunities for Chenango’s Community Forum about drug addiction will be held in Norwich. Organizer & Moderator Donna Wood-Craig comments:

(Donna Wood Craig 12-1-15)

The event will be in the Guernsey Library Community Room.
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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced today his office approved 215 contracts valued at $109 million and approved 1.7 million payments worth $5.8 billion in October. His office also rejected 45 contracts and related transactions valued at $31 million and more than 6,900 payments valued at $3.6 million due to fraud, waste or other improprieties. DiNapoli’s office has approved approximately 16,200 contracts valued at $142 billion and approved 25.5 million payments worth $107 billion. His office has also rejected 1,660 contracts and related transactions valued at $4.4 billion and 33,100 payments valued at $127.5 million through October.
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Commerce Chenango & NBT Bank will co-host the Business After Hours Holiday Spectacular today at NBT Bank, 52 South Broad Street, Norwich. The event will run from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, featuring holiday music, food, beverages and door prizes. Attendees are being asked to bring a non-perishable food item to help Roots & Wings stock their food pantry.
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The United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties is hosting a “Ladies Night Out” on December 1, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Council Rock Brewery located on Rt. 28, Cooperstown. The United Way will be raffling off gift baskets and drawing for the winner of a Coach® purse at tonight’s event..
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The General Clinton Canoe Regatta Committee Meetings will be held today at Highway 7 Bar and Grill in Bainbridge. At 7:00 The Race committee meeting begins, then at 8:00 The Regular meeting will begin.
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The Tri-County Senior Center in Sidney is sponsoring a drive to collect Socks for Seniors. The socks will be distributed to shut-in senior citizens locally Collection boxes are located at Trackside Dining, Lemon Tree Hair Salon and the Sidney Senior Dining Center at the Civic Center. The deadline to drop off socks is Wednesday, December 16th.
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Firefighters from Masonville, Sidney, Trout Creek have been called to a fire at Pine Hill Road & State Route 8 in Masonville. WCDO News will have more details as they become available.

WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 10-14-15

wcdonews — Wed, 14 Oct 2015 18:54:20 +0000

A man arrested by Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Investigators on September 29th on a heroin possession charge was arrested again on Tuesday & charged with 2 additional felony drug charges. 31 year old Sean Dingle of Binghamton and Queens was charged Tuesday with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, with intent to sell & Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance, for allegedly possessing and selling heroin in the Town of Sidney in September. Dingle was arraigned in Town of Sidney Court on the new charges; his previous set $50,000 bail was subsequently raised by Judge Rose, who remanded Dingle to the Delaware County Jail on $250,000 cash bail.
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Delaware County Sheriff Deputies arrested 63-year-old Patricia Carlson of Delhi on a bench warrant issued by the Town of Delhi Justice Court for Failing to Appear at her scheduled court date October 9th. Carlson was arraigned at the Town of Delhi Justice Court and remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $20,000 cash bail or $40,000 bond. A felony hearing has been rescheduled for Friday in the Delhi Town Court.
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Bassett Healthcare, Delaware County Public Health & Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Rural Health Care Alliance will present speaker Mark Fenton tonight at 6:30 PM at SUNY Delhi’s Farrell Hall. Bassett spokesperson Amy Beveridge explains:

(Amy Beveridge 10-14-15)

Among the topics Fenton is expected to discuss making comminutes healthier by developing walking & biking trails, how to provide safe routes to schools and the economic, environmental & public health benefits of being active.
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The State Attorney General’s office will be doing a presentation on “Senior Scams” this afternoon at 2:00 PM at St. James Manor, Oneonta. The event is open to the public. More information is available at 432-4500 extension 207.
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Springbrook will host an “Informed Decision Making” workshop today in the Events Room at their Campus on State Route 7 in Oneonta. The main goal of the workshop is to provide training for direct support professionals in understanding how to properly guide the people they support through the decision making process. The workshop is a half-day event from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM and again from 1:30 to 4:30 PM.
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Attorney General Eric Schneiderman today announced that his office has obtained an order dissolving Angel’s Gate animal hospice and rehabilitation charity & directing that the charity’s real property be sold with the proceeds to be paid to another charity whose mission is the protection and care of animals. Acting Supreme Court Justice John Lambert ordered the appointment of a receiver to sell the property held in the names of Angel’s Gate, Inc. and Susan Marino in the Town of Meredith. Schneiderman’s Office previously brought a proceeding against Angel’s Gate and Marino to dissolve the corporation because they had failed to file legally required financial reports related to the handling of their charitable funds. Marino and Angel’s Gate had raised over $3.1 million from donations; Marino mismanaged the funds while continuing to live on the property as her primary residence, without any oversight by an inactive Board of Directors.
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State Police at Oneonta arrested 25-year-old Britney Fraser of Oneonta for criminal possession of a controlled substance, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle & possessing a controlled substance in a non-original container. 21-year-old Ashley Harty of Sherburne was also charged with 3 counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance, and unlawful possession of marihuana. The arrests occurred after a vehicle stop when Fraser was observed failing to stop for approaching traffic as she drove onto State Route 7 in the Town of Oneonta. Troopers detected the odor of marihuana & a search was conducted, troopers accuse Fraser of possessing half of a narcotic and driving with a suspended license. Harty was found to unlawfully possess marijuana, heroin and cocaine. Fraser and Harty were arraigned at the Town of Oneonta court and both were remanded to the Otsego County jail on $400 cash bail or $800 property bond, pending Town of Oneonta court on November 12th.
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State Police at Binghamton arrested 34-year-old Melissa Ipson of Liverpool for criminal possession of a controlled substance, driving while ability impaired by drugs and possessing a controlled substance in a non-original container. This arrest occurred after a trooper observed Ipson appearing disoriented as she sat in her vehicle at a gas pump and then drove to a parking space at the Mirabito on Castle Creek Road in the Town of Barker. An investigation determined that she was driving while impaired by drugs and unlawfully possessed over 2 grams of cathinone bath salts. Ipson was arraigned & was remanded to the Broome County jail without bail set at this time.
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The Oneonta Town Board will consider a presentation of a proposed budget for 2016 during a meeting at 6:30 PM today, in The Town Hall in West Oneonta.
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Delaware County Public Health Services announces that the next free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats, and ferrets today from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Delhi Fire Hall at 140 Delview Terrace. This will be the last rabies clinic for 2015 for Delaware County; more information is available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com.
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The Sidney Fire Department will host their annual Open House tonight at the River Street Fire Station, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. The fire department will have a live burn demonstration, an auto extrication demonstration, aerial ladder rides, the Sidney Police Department will conduct their child-fingerprinting program, & refreshments will be available.
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The United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties, the Oneonta Lion’s Club and Hannaford of Oneonta, will be holding a food drive at the 2015 Oneonta Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 31st at 7:00 PM. All food and monetary donations will be given directly to Opportunities for Otsego and the Salvation Army Food Pantry to help defray the loss that both agencies will incur this year by the Holiday Train not making its annual visit to Oneonta. Volunteers from United Way will be on hand at the Halloween Parade with shopping carts donated by Hannaford to collect non-perishable food items. More information is available at 434-2458. Those who would like to donate prior to the parade can call the United Way at 432-8006.
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The Oneonta Department of Public Service announced that flushing of water mains would continue on the low service in the Town of Oneonta, west of West End Avenue, for the next 2 weeks. Water users may experience a temporary change in water color or pressure; more information is available at 432-2100.
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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 9-15-15

wcdonews — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 19:04:09 +0000

2 residents were trapped inside a home at 3691 Fuller Hill Road in the town of Colchester when a Tractor Trailer truck crashed into a garage and a house at around 10:30 AM. 2 occupants inside the house were not injured, the unidentified driver of the truck was airlifted to an undisclosed hospital, the investigation is continuing.
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Former Assemblyman and Gubernatorial Candidate John Faso will announce his run as a Republican for the 19th Congressional seat. Faso seeks to replace Chris Gibson, who decided to serve only 3 terms in Congress & pursue other ventures.
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State Police arrested 27-year-old Joshua Mizell of Johnson City, for menacing and criminal mischief, after a dispute in the Town of Newark Valley. Mizell allegedly waved a knife around, threatened another person & damaged a tire on a car by stabbing it with this knife. Mizell was arraigned and was remanded to the Tioga County Jail in lieu of $500 cash bail or $1,000 property bond.
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Deputies investigated a 2-car personal injury car accident on State Route 10 in the Town of Kortright. 26-year-old Daniel Hitchcock of South Kortright failed to yield right of way to a vehicle traveling on Route 10 operated by 23-year-old Edward Wilson, Hitchcock’s vehicle struck Wilson’s vehicle and it overturned. Hitchcock was ticketed for failure to yield right of way and he will appear in Town of Kortright Court at a later date.
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50-year-old Larry Servedio of Endicott was indicted in Broome County Court last week on rape & kidnapping charges. Servedio faces 24 counts, which included 1st degree kidnapping, rape, harassment, criminal mischief, & menacing, for alleged attacks on 2 women he met through the LinkedIn social media site, where he claimed to be with the FBI. Servedio is accused of raping a woman from Wisconsin, and forcing her to tell family that she was not returning home, against her will, her family filed a missing persons report. Servedio is being held without bail in the Broome County Jail.
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Magic City Music Hall will be coming back to the Southern Tier; they will reopen at a new location at 1240 Front Street in the Northgate Plaza, at the site of a supermarket that closed 3 years ago. Magic city music hall was forced to leave their former site on Harry L Drive in Johnson City in 2008 due to roofing concerns.
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Otsego county officials announced that another child safety seat check is being conducted this afternoon. The event is being held until 6:00 PM at the AAA at 195 Oneida Street in Oneonta, more information is available at 547-4230.
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The United Way of Delaware & Otsego Counties kicked off their annual fundraising activities this week, spokesperson Susan Kurkowski comments:

(Susan Kurkowski 9-15-15)

More information is available at 432-8006 or at unitedwaydo.org.
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The annual Sidney Center Tractor Parade will be held this Saturday. Terry Rendo of the Sidney Center Improvement Group explains:

(Terry Rendo 9-15-15)

Rendo said that the event is open to tractors, doodlebugs, antique cars, last year over 100 entries participated.
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Governor Cuomo and area leaders announced a Citizens Preparedness corps-training program in Walton tonight at 6:00 PM. The event will be held at the Walton High School auditorium, for those who pre-registered.
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Otsego County held its 18th annual Hazardous Waste Collection Day this past weekend. On Friday morning, a satellite event was held at the Unadilla Town Highway garage, where approximately 90 cars dropped of hazardous material. The main event was held on Saturday at the Meadows Office Complex with approximately 390 cars dropping off hazardous materials from estimated 400 households. A total of about 500 households took advantage of the free program.
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Gary Herzig will be officially sworn in as the new Oneonta mayor tonight at 6:30 PM. The ceremony will be held at the Common Council Chambers at Oneonta City Hall prior to the start of tonight’s regular Common Council meeting, which will begin at 7:00 PM.

WCDO NEWS MONDAY 9-14-15

wcdonews — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 18:54:29 +0000

On Friday night, State Police responded to fatal motor vehicle collision, on State Route 12, in the Town of Norwich. 77 year old Robert Gibbs exited his residence and entered the roadway, into the path of a northbound vehicle, he was pronounced deceased at the scene. The operator of the vehicle was not ticketed. The investigation is continuing.
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State Senator Jim Seward announced he would not be entering the race for U.S. House of Representatives in the 19th congressional district in 2016. Seward said that his standing as a senior member of the State senate majority enables him to better serve his home district.
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United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties will begin its 2015 campaign at a Kick-Off Breakfast at the Otesaga in Cooperstown at 8:30 AM. The United Way will present the 2015 Alan Donovan award to a nominee who has demonstrated dedication to the community and made a significant impact on the quality of life. More information is available at 432-8006.
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The next GO-EDC meeting will be today at 4:00 PM in the conference room at the Oneonta Hampton Inn. The Topic of discussion will include growing the city of Oneonta’s revenue.
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SIdney Village officials announced that East Main Street from the Moose Lodge to Orchard Street, will be closed through 2:00 trhis afternoon. Officials said that NYSEG is installing a new utiily pole.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 20-year-old Brandon Lewis of Walton for various sex offenses. Deputies charged Lewis with 3 counts each of 2nd degree Rape, Criminal Sexual Acts & Sexual Misconduct. Lewis is accused of engaging in sexual acts with 2 victims less than 17 years old, on a number of occasions in Walton since last December. Lewis was arraigned & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $20,000 cash bail pending further court action.
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Delaware County officials will hold 2 events on September 21st to discuss the growing problem of suicides in the county. Suicide Prevention Network Chairperson Rene Stratton explains;

(Renee Stratton 9-14-15)

Stratton said that Delaware County has a suicide rate of 17.2 per 100,000, which is above the state average.
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Trooper Donald Atkinson was issued a certificate of appreciation by Colonel Edward Chamberlayne, of the US Army Corps of Engineers, for his heroic efforts on July 15th at the Whitney Point reservoir. The certificate was in recognition of action taken by Trooper Atkinson who rescued a 14-year-old girl who was trapped in the strong current as she swam by the intake to the Whitney Point Reservoir.
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The Oneonta Department of Public Service will continue flushing water mains on the low service through September 25th. Officials said that the flushing includes everything East of Otsego Street, to East End Avenue, and the to end of the city water distribution center just before Fox Care. Water users in those areas may experience a change in water color or pressure; more information is available at 432-2100.
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The Unadilla Rotary Club will host their 6th annual Autumn Fest this Saturday, spokesperson Zoë Vander Muelen explains:

(Zoë Vander Muelen 9-15-15)

complete details of the events at Unadilla Autumn Fest are available at Unadilla rotary .org or on the Unadilla rotary Facebook page.
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