WCDO NEWS MONDAY 10-31-16

An estimated 3000 people attended the Funeral of New York State Trooper Timothy Pratt today in South Glens Falls. Trooper Pratt was killed last week, while he was assisting a tractor-trailer driver stuck on a median in the town of Wilton, & was accidentally struck by a second vehicle driven by 59 year old Joel Duguay of Corinth. Trooper Pratt was a 30-year veteran of the State Police and also served in the United States Air Force for 7 years prior to becoming a New York State Trooper.
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Governor Cuomo announced the availability of $45 million for counties to improve their emergency communications systems and upgrade technology. Each county and New York City can submit applications to fund projects involving infrastructure, equipment and technology upgrades. The grant is administered by the state Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services. Applications must be received via email by December 8th at Grant.Info@dhses.ny.gov.
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The 2016 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree will be a Norway Spruce tree, that will be removed from the property of Angie & Greg Eichler at 72 Country Club Road in the town of Oneonta. The Tree will be cut down November 12th and will be taken to New York City November 12th, and will be lit up in Rockefeller Plaza November 30th, live on Network Television.
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Norwich City Police, Fire fighters & EMT’s responded to a 2 vehicle crash, into a house at 88 South Broad Street. 1 person was removed from the scene by ambulance, following the noontime accident. More details are expected to be released following the conclusion of the accident investigation.
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Delaware County Deputies arrested 22-year-old Courtney Jennings of Walton Thursday on an arrest warrant for Menacing, Criminal Trespass & Endangering the Welfare of a Child, On Sunday, Deputies then arrested 45-year-old Donald Jennings of Hancock, for Menacing & Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Both were charged in connection with a recent altercation at a residence in the Town of Colchester. Both were arraigned & were released pending future court action.
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Matthews Auto will host their 4th annual “Trunk or Treat” Halloween event today at their location at 175 East Main Street in Norwich, Spokesperson Kathy Breno Explains:

(Kathy Breno 10-31-16)

The event runs from 3:00 to 6:00 at all Matthews Auto Locations.
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A holiday tradition of the American Red Cross New York kicks off tomorrow, November 1st, as they will give away a $50 VISA gift card every day throughout the month. Also, All donors during November will be entered in the daily Turkey-A-Day Giveaway. To donate blood, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.


Tickets went on sale today for the Musical “Once” which will be performed for 2 shows on Sunday December 11th at the Forum Theater on at 3 & 7:30 PM. Tickets for “ONCE” go on sale at the Arena Box Office, through Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com, more information is available at BroadwayInBinghamton.com.

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