WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 1-9-20

Reactions from local lawmakers are coming in regarding Governor Cuomo’s State of the State Address in Albany Wednesday, first, Assemblyman Cliff Crouch:

(Crouch 1-9-20)

State Senator Jim Seward also commented:

(Seward 1-9-20)

Governor Cuomo did not combine his Executive Budget Proposal with his State of the State Address Wednesday; he is expected to announce a date for a budget presentation shortly.

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A group of Unadilla area residents are attempting to open a food Co-Op in the village, following the recent closing of the Unadilla Great American supermarket.  Unadilla Businesswoman Jackie Carey is helping to organize this effort:

(Jackie Carey 1-10-20)

Carey said that more information is available at their Facebook page or at villagebountiful.com.

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A.O. Fox Hospital announced the recertification of its Cardiac Rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.   To earn the accreditation, Fox’s program participated in an application process that requires extensive documentation of the program’s practices;   A.O. Fox Hospital’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Program has been accredited by AACVPR continuously since 2007.

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The Delaware Academy School Board has appointed Business Manager Carey Schultz as the interim superintendent.  Schultz replaces Jason Thompson who is taking a similar position at a larger district after 9 years in Delhi.

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Adirondack Films LLC and Lori Bailey, the Producer of the Indie hit film; GARROW, will hold an open CASTING CALL on Wednesday, January 15th, at 2:00 & 8:00 PM at The Masonic Lodge, 322 Main Street, Oneonta.  The team is seeking Actors and Extras of all ages to portray POW’s, Army Air Corp Pilots, Nazi Soldiers and Russian Civilians, ages 8 to 88.  More information is available by email LoriJB58@outlook.com.

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2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the Delaware County Historical Association in Delhi.  Officials announced that the museum is planning a year of special events to celebrate, including the Diamond Jubilee Gala July 25-26. More information is available at 746-3849 or dcha@delhi.net.

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State Police & Broome County Sheriff’s Department announced that a high-speed chase early this morning ended with a vehicle fire on I-88 eastbound between Exits 1 and 2.  More information is expected to be released later today.

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New York would automatically add any citizen that fills out a state form to the voting rolls under a revised bill set to head to the state Senate as early as today.  A similar bill failed to pass last year & has been re-worded; it has the support of Governor.

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Court documents have been released showing that State Assemblyman Brian Kolb blamed his wife for his New Year’s Eve Drunk Driving arrest.  Kolb allegedly claimed “You know how women drive.” after being arrested, his BAC was .16, twice the legal limit, he has already stepped down as the Republican minority Leader, some lawmakers are calling for him to resign.  Kolb was driving a state-issued 2018 GMC SUV during the incident.

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