WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 5-3-24

by wcdonews Posted on May 3, 2024

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-3-24

Josie Valdes-Pica of Binghamton was sentenced to 7 years in State Prison followed by 5 years post-release supervision for Attempted Assault, plus 2nd & 3rd degree Assault in Broome County Court Today. In November 2022, Valdes-Pica was arrested by Binghamton Police for striking a female victim multiple times with a metal baseball bat, causing injuries.

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36 year old Ryan Wood of Sidney pleaded guilty to in Delaware County Court to Attempted Criminal Sale of a controlled substance. Wood sold Fentanyl to an undercover Police Informant in Sidney Last September, he was indicted in February on the charge and pleaded guilty this week in Delhi, sentencing will be held at a later date.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 29 year old Jacob Nack of Laurens for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, as well as for Executing a Bench Warrant. Nack was arrested following an investigation into a Domestic Incident in the Town of Laurens, he was found to have an active bench warrant out of the City of Oneonta and was also found to be in possession of a controlled substance, Nack was turned over to the Oneonta Police for the outstanding warrant, he will appear in Town of Laurens Court on the drug charge at a later date.

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Broome County Sheriff’s Office arrested 43 year old Himichal Sagar of India for scamming a senior citizen out of $36,000. The Liberty Police Department investigated a report of an elaborate scam that stole $36,000 from a 76-year-old Liberty resident, who had a potential virus on her computer, was contacted by someone claiming to work for the virus company, he convinced her to withdraw the money from her accounts and gave it to the man to put in a safer account while the virus was removed. Investigators found Sagar’s rented vehicle at a hotel parking lot in the Town of Dickinson, Broome County deputies were called to assist and Sagar was taken into custody, the full amount of $36,000 was recovered. Sagar was charged with 3rd degree Grand Larceny & was released with an appearance ticket, but was ordered to surrender his passport to the court.

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The USDA announced that Cargill Meat Solutions of Hazleton, Pennsylvania, is recalling approximately 16,243 pounds of raw ground beef products. The ground beef products were produced on April 26 & 27th, with an establishment number of “EST 86P” printed on the back of the label. The products were shipped to Walmart stores in New York State & many other states, they are potentially contaminated with E. coli. Consumers can contact Cargill Meat Solutions at 1-844-419-1574.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-3-24

TRI TOWN THEATRE PRESENTS THE MUSICAL, “RENT” tonight through Sunday Afternoon, Theatre spokesman George Wells said that Cameron Kinnear has made spectacular changes to the music of this show:

(George Wells 5-3-24)

Performances will be tonight & tomorrow night at 7:30 with a Sunday Matinee at 2:00 PM, at the Sidney High School Auditorium. Tickets are available at TRITOWNTHEATRE.COM or at the door.

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Congressman Marc Molinaro’s constituent service team will hold mobile office hours from 11:00am to 1:00pm today, at the Norwich City Hall. Constituents will be able to connect with representatives from Rep. Molinaro’s office to share comments and resolve issues they are having with federal agencies like the VA, IRS, and Social Security Administration.

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An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today in South Kortright from 11:30 am. – 5:30 pm., at the South Kortright Central School, appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 5-2-24

by wcdonews Posted on May 2, 2024

P.M. NEWS Thursday 5-2-24

The General Clinton Canoe Regatta will be held May 24th to the 26th, with races on The Susquehanna River & plenty of activities at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge, Co-Chairman Mike Kaufman told WCDO News about the races on Saturday:

(Mike Kaufman 5-2-24)

The 70 Mile Races will be held on Sunday this year, and once again, there will be no activities scheduled on Monday Memorial Day.

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The Bainbridge Girl Scouts will hold their semi-annual Community Giveaway Saturday from 9:00 to 12:00 Noon, at the Greenlawn Elementary school, Organizer Jessica Chambers told WCDO News what they will accept:

(Jessica Chambers 5-2-24)

The drop off for donated items will be Friday from 3:30 to 6:30 PM at Greenlawn, more information is available at 607-267-2378.

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Broome County District Attorney’s office announced that 38 year old Joshua Smallze of Binghamton was found guilty of 1st degree Burglary and Criminal Mischief by a Broome County Jury. Smallze forcefully entered 75 Prospect Street in Binghamton on January 22, 2023, where he assaulted the resident, & threw a brick through a window, Smallze is scheduled to appear back in court for sentencing on August 1, he will face a sentence between 5 and 25 years in New York State Prison.

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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli’s Office audited the Village of Unadilla, officials did not always use a competitive process when purchasing goods or services, as required by state law. Of the 20 purchases reviewed totaling $469,283, village officials did not seek competition for 18 purchases totaling $440,056.

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The Sidney Veteran’s Memorial Park annual Golf Tournament is coming up in June, Organizer Tom Ruff explains:

(Tom Ruff 5-2-24)

Those interested in signing up a team for the June 8th Tournament should email Ruff at truff@twc.com, or call him at 518-256-7899.

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A free rabies vaccination clinic will be held At the Plymouth Fire Department today for dogs, Cats & Domesticated Ferrets, the clinic will beheld from 5:30 to 6:30 PM at the Plymouth Fire Department, more information is available at chenangocountyny.gov.

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A.M. NEWS Thursday 5-2-24

Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 34 year old Quincy Lamoree of Central Bridge for failing to update the State Sex Offender Registry of a change in address. Lamoree had moved from a residence in the Town of Worcester to a location in Schoharie County and failed to notify the Sex Offender Registry of the change, he was located Tuesday by the Schoharie County Sheriff’s Office and turned over to the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office on an active arrest warrant, he was processed and lodged in the Otsego County Correctional Facility to await Centralized Arraignment

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Broome County District Attorney’s Office announced that 58 year old Joy LaBarr of Binghamton woman, was sentenced to pay full restitution of $32,000 and serve five years’ probation for a guilty plea for 3rd degree Grand Larceny. LaBarr pleaded guilty for stealing nearly $32,000 in New York State pension payments intended for her deceased father-in-law Jack Burnett, who retired in 2006 from the Binghamton Housing Authority, payments should have stopped upon his death in December 2020, No one from his family reported his passing.

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2 more American Red Cross Blood Drives are being held today, one in Walton from 8 am. – 1 pm., at the Walton O’Neil High School, another in Cooperstown from 10:30 am. – 3:30 pm., at the Cooperstown High School. Appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org, 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 5-1-24

by wcdonews Posted on May 1, 2024

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 5-1-24

The Norwich Fire Department responded this morning to a structure fire at 50 Sheldon Street, with possible entrapment on the 2nd floor. Firefighters began to contain the blaze & the one female occupant was removed. The fire was contained to 2 rooms, and no significant structural damage was reported, the fire was under control within minutes. The cause of the fire was from careless misuse of smoking products, no injuries were reported.

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The Village of Sidney is facing budgetary issues, following the extended loss of 138 taxable properties since 2006 & 2011, Sidney Village Mayor Ray Baker told WCDO News that the budget increase is 11%, he told WCDO News what steps they are taking:

(Ray Baker 5-1-24)

Mayor Baker Said that the median household is assessed at $65,000, which equates to $140 more per year in taxes for Village property owners on average, he said that they are also looking at selling the properties across from the Golf Course as a way to get more houses on to the tax roles.

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The Tri Town Theatre will present the musical “Rent” this weekend at the Sidney High School Auditorium, about a group of people in New York City in the 80’s, cast member Yana King visited with WCDO this morning & talked about the show:

(Yana King 5-1-24)

Tickets are available at tritowntheatre.com, the shows will be Friday & Saturday night at 7:30 PM with a Sunday Matinee at 2:00 PM.

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US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced the passage of the Fentanyl Eradication and Narcotics Deterrence Act, following the rise in Fentanyl overdoses & deaths, the bill increases the ability to go after the drug traffickers and seizing their assets:

(Gillibrand 5-1-24)

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 50 times stronger than heroin and cannot be detected by taste, smell, or sight when mixed with other drugs.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 5-1-24

The Bainbridge Community Center will hold their Open House & Grand Opening Celebration tonight, at 5 Prospect Street in Bainbridge from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Spokesman Roger Barnhart comments:

(Roger Barnhart 5-1-24)

More information about renting the facility is available by calling Dolores Nabinger at 607-237-9414.

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Waste Recovery Enterprises has teamed up again with the Delaware Valley Humane Society in the month of May for the “Heavy Metal Haul-Out”, Humane Society Director Erin Insinga explains:

(Erin Insinga 4-12-24)

The event runs thought the entire month of May, the previous events have resulted in about $8,000 for the Humane Society.

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Binghamton Police Department arrested 31 year old Okan Thompson of Binghamton, in connection with a shooting at an apartment at 100 Susquehanna Street on April 27. 5 others were arrested shortly after the incident, Thompson was charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Reckless Endangerment and Criminal Possession of a Firearm, he was arraigned and remanded to the Broome County Jail.

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A.O. Fox Hospital’s FoxCare Center is hosting a blood drive with the American Red Cross today, from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM, in Conference Room 1 at FoxCare Center in Oneonta. Another Blood Drive is being held at the Gilbertsville-Mount Upton School District, from 2:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Appointments are available and walk-ins are welcome. Appointments may be made by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS, visiting redcrossblood.org, or using the American Red Cross Blood Donor App.

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Chenango County Health Department will hold an Orientation for their Bingocize program, at the Bainbridge Senior Center, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, more information is available at 337-1660.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 4-30-24

by wcdonews Posted on April 30, 2024

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 4-30-24

State Police, State EnCon Officers, State Forest Rangers, New Berlin Police, Chenango County Sheriff’s Deputies, the Susquehanna SPCA as well as the Office of Emergency Management served a search warrant at properties located on Clark Lane and Pig Farm Lane in the town of New Berlin. Over 2 dozen animals were located deceased and an additional 107 neglected animals were removed, which included horses, swine, cattle, sheep, goats, a llama, plus dogs and cats. The Investigation is continuing.

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Broome County District Attorney’s office announced that 56 year old Daniel Erickson of Greene, pleaded guilty in Broome County Court to Luring a Child, which was the top charge of the Indictment against him. Between June 28, 2023, and July 7, 2023, Erickson communicated with a 16-year-old student through Snapchat, for the purpose of luring the victim into a vehicle with the intention to engage in sexual acts. Broome County Sheriff’s Office Detectives were able to apprehend Erickson before he made any physical contact with the victim. Erickson was fired from his position as a Middle School Principal in the Johnson City School District, he will be sentenced on July 30th to 6 months in jail, followed by 5 years’ of probation supervision, he was ordered to pay restitution to the victim, & he must register as a sex offender to the state’s registry. Erickson will appear back in Broome County Court on May 6th for the purpose of turning himself in to begin serving the jail time.

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The Bainbridge Community Center will be the site for an Open House & Grand Opening Celebration Wednesday Night, Teri Schunk of 4Towns Forward comments:

(Teri Schunk 4-30-24)

More information about renting the facility is available by calling Dolores Nabinger at 607-237-9414.

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Another Red Cross Blood Drive is being held this afternoon in Cooperstown from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Clark’s Sports Center. Appointments are encouraged by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, at RedCrossBlood.org, or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

A.M. NEWS Tuesday 4-30-24

The Village of Bainbridge Board of Trustees will hold an informational meeting tonight at 6:30 PM in the Bainbridge Town Hall, Mayor Phil Wade explains:

(Phil Wade 4-30-24)

Streets that potentially may be affected are Front, River, North Main, Pruyn, Parsons and Freiot Avenue, tonight The board is seeking comments from all interested parties. Representatives from the solar project will also be present to address any questions or concerns.

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CHENTAC presents the 2nd phase of Preventing Targeted Violence in Chenango County at Achieve, 27 Griffin Street, Norwich today from 9:00 am. to 12:00 Noon. Sal Testani of Commerce Chenango comments:

(Sal Testani 4-30-24)

Today’s event is Sponsored by ACHIEVE, Unison-GE, and The Evening Sun, more information is available at 334-1400.

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Broome County Sheriff’s Office arrested 37 year old Scott Hanrahan of Sanford for Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Criminal Possession of an Assault Weapon & Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. On Saturday Broome County Sheriff’s Road Patrol conducted a traffic stop on Route I-86 West in the Town of Windsor, deputies located cocaine, along with various assault weapons & multiple rounds of ammunition, Hanrahan had previous felony convictions & is facing new charges for illegal weapon and drug possession following the traffic stop. Hanrahan was arraigned at Central Arraignment Part and remains in custody at the Broome County Correctional Facility.

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The Binghamton Police Department arrested 6 people following a shooting at 100 Susquehanna Street on Saturday. Police arrested 20 year old Lamont Weaver of Binghamton with criminal possession of a weapon & reckless endangerment, 25 year old Lytiek Gadson of Binghamton for tampering with physical evidence, 18 year old India Tombs of Binghamton with obstructing governmental administration, 2 underage teenagers were also arrested. Weaver was arraigned and remanded to the Broome County jail, the rest were released & the investigations is continuing.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 4-29-24

by wcdonews Posted on April 29, 2024

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 4-29-24

32 year old Michael Kimball of Binghamton was found guilty of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, Reckless Endangerment, Criminal Mischief & Unlawful Fleeing A Police Officer In A Motor Vehicle, by a Broome County Jury Thursday. On February 26, Kimball led police from 3 different agencies on a chase through Binghamton and Port Dickinson while driving a stolen pickup truck. A relative of the owner of the stolen pickup truck tried to intervene by placing his own pickup truck on the street in order to stop Kimball from fleeing. The pursuit persisted, with Kimball apprehended in a wooded area, he faces sentencing on July 27th & faces up to 1 1/3 to 4 years in New York State Prison.

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The Annual Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament will return to the Streets of Downtown Norwich in July 13th & 14th, after a few years at the Norwich high school complex, and the completion of the downtown water-main project & repaving, Organizer Tom Revoir comments:

(Tom Revoir 4-9-24)

Registration & more information is available at macker.com and click on the map for the Norwich tournament information.

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The next meeting of the General Clinton Canoe Regatta Committee will be held in Bainbridge tonight. The meeting will be held at the General Clinton Park Office beginning at 6:30 PM.

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Commerce Chenango is seeking nominations for awards that will be presented at the Annual Gala on June 15, 2024. Nomination forms can be found at constantcontact.com., more information is available at 607-334-1400.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 4-29-24

The Village of Sidney Police Department arrested of 45 year old Harun Spence in connection with the Armed Robbery Friday Afternoon at Smiley’s on West Main Street. Sidney Police, State Police & Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the scene, they uncovered evidence regarding the vehicle used to flee the crime. Saturday Night, Sidney Police & State Police found Spence & he was taken into custody without incident, a firearm & other evidence was recovered, Spence was charged with 1st degree Robbery, Criminal use of a Weapon, Grand Larceny & Menacing, he was transported to the Delaware County Central Arraignment Court, Sidney Village Mayor Ray Baker commended Chief Oliver & the Sidney Police Department:

(Ray Baker 4-29-24)

The Sidney Police Department stated that the investigation is continuing, more charges may be pending.

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42 year old Mary Cutting of Sidney was sentenced to 6 years of incarceration to be followed by 3 years of post-release supervision, for selling fentanyl and methamphetamine in the Village of Sidney. State Police performed 2 controlled purchases of illegal drugs from Cutting, A Delaware County Grand Jury returned a 2-count indictment for Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance, Cutting was sentenced to 3 years in prison with 2 years of post-release supervision, she requested multiple adjournments of her sentencing, she is accused of committing additional crimes during that time. Cutting was apprehended on April 8th, the DA’s office moved to void the previous plea agreement & they requested the 6 year sentence.

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The Binghamton Rumble Ponies will be sold to Diamond Baseball Holdings, a company that owns and operates select Minor League clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball. The Double-A Mets affiliate will continue playing at Mirabito Stadium as all front office staff remain in place, Richard Tylicki, will continue as General Manager.

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Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado will delivers remarks at SUNY Oneonta’s Extended & Community Learning Center Ribbon Cutting at the ExCL Center at 2 Dietz Street in Oneonta, Delgado is scheduled at 3:00 PM.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is hosting its next Business and Breakfast networking event at The Hancock House Hotel this morning at 8:30 am. More information is available under the event tab at DelawareCounty.org.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 4-26-24

by wcdonews Posted on April 26, 2024

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-26-24

Sidney Police Department received report of an armed robbery Friday Afternoon at about 1:35 PM at Smiley’s at 17 West Main Street. The suspect displayed a Handgun, demanded cash, he was wearing a black and purple wig, blue Oneonta YellowJackets hooded sweatshirt and pink slippers. The suspect left went hrough yards, left behind the disguises and left in a Silver Subaru parked on Adams Street, & left the village. The suspect is a bald or balding, heavy set white male over 6 feet tall. Sidney Police were assisted by STate Police & Delaware County Deputies, Anyone with any information should contact the Sidney Police Department at 607 561-2301, more information is available at the Village of Sidney Police Department Facebook page.

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State Police in Oneonta is attempting to identify an individual that was captured on a surveillance camera at the GameStop store located on State Route 23 in the town of Oneonta in regard to a larceny investigation. If anyone recognizes the individual pictured at https://troopers.ny.gov/news/state-police-seek-public-assistance-identifying-individual-captured-surveillance-camera, they are asked to contact State Police in Oneonta at (607) 432-3211. 

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Tickets are still available for the Southern Tier Music Festival in July in Sidney, and spokesman Jake Cotten & Ed Curley said that more of the special coveted tickets have been made available:

(Jake Cotten Ed Curley 4-26-24)

Tickets can be purchased at Southern Tier Music Fest .com which will feature music through the day on July 6th at the Sidney Airport, with headliner Nate Smith closing out the show.

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The Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has received a $5,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of its lifesaving work on behalf of animals in Otsego County through clinics aimed at expanding access for animals who need care. The Petco Love program helps find homes for pets in partnership with more than 4,000 organizations, like the Susquehanna SPCA, in order to get pets the care they need & adopted into homes, and make sure that pets are not unnecessarily euthanized. More information is available at sqspca.org. or petcolove.org.

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The Jericho Arts Council will present a popular Bluegrass Band Saturday Night, as well as the 43rd fine arts show, spokesman Phil Wade explains:

(PHIL WADE 4-26-24)

Tickets for the concert can be reserved by calling (607) 288-3882.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-26-24

President Biden appeared in Syracuse on Thursday afternoon, he discussed the $6.1 Billion Dolla federal investment in Micron Technology, which is building a manufacturing complex in Clay over the next 20 years, investing up to $125 billion, a move that could bring 50,000 to the state, construction will begin next year.

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The 4 Towns Forward Community Yard sales event will beheld tomorrow, Teri Schunk of 4 Towns Forward comments:

(Teri Schunk 4-26-24)

Also, the Unadilla & Bainbridge Fire Departments will hold their Open House events tomorrow, in an effort to get more people involved in their local fire department, according to Roger Barnhart of the Bainbridge EMS Squad:

(Roger Barnhart 4-25-24)

The Bainbridge & Unadilla Fire Departments Open House events will be held from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 26 year old Justin Kucera of West Edmeston following an animal cruelty investigation. Kucera was charged with Overdriving, Torturing, Injuring Animals; Failure to provide proper Sustenance, following an investigation into a dog complaint in Edmeston. Kucera was issued an Appearance Ticket and is to return to Town of Edmeston Court on May 6, 2024.

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Mothers & Babies Peri-Natal Network is hosting a free event in Norwich This Saturday, with a variety of organizations on hand to help educate new Moms & Dads, Director Christy Finch explains:

(Christy Finch 4-26-24)

The event will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus, more information is available at 772-0517.

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The Oxford Village Tree Board will be holding its 31st “Tree City USA” and Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, starting at 9 am., at Lafayette Park. The Tree City USA flag and plaque presentation will be held along with a giveaway of seedling trees and shrubs.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 4-25-24

by wcdonews Posted on April 25, 2024

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 4-25-24

Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond is the president of the New York State Sheriff’s Association, he held a press conference in Albany this week calling on Lawmakers to do something about the surge in attack on police officers statewide:

Sheriff DuMond 4-25-26)

Sheriff DuMond said that 4 Officers in New York State have been killed in the line of duty this year already, including 2 near Syracuse last week, & he mentioned that stabbing of a Norwich Police officer recently who escaped being fatally injured, he is calling on Lawmakers to support the efforts of law enforcement with meaningful legislation before the end of the current session in June.

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The DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will be held this Saturday, as they aim to prevent medication misuse and opioid addiction by encouraging the public to dispose of unneeded medications. Various collections are being organized nationwide, from 10 AM to 2:00 PM, to gather expired or unused prescription drugs. The list of Participating organizations can be found at dea.gov.

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The Sidney Arbor Day Celebration will be held Friday morning at 10:00 At Keith Clark Park in Sidney, Chairperson Lorrie Roach of the Sidney Shade Tree Commission explains:

(Lorrie Roach 4-26-24)

Roach said that they are looking to add committee members to the Shade Tree Commission, those interested can talk to a committee member at today’s event or call Lorrie Roach at 563-2563.

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The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force said officers executed the search warrant at 15 Corbett Avenue where Officers seized methamphetamines, crack cocaine, fentanyl and methadone, as well as items used for weighing and packaging narcotics. 41 year old Jeremy Bezek was charged with multiple counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance & criminally using drug paraphernalia, 25 year old Carter Dennison was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, both face court action shortly.

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An American Red cross Blood Drive is being held today in Delhi from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Delhi Alliance Church, appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 4-25-24

The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will host a local contest of the National Civics Bee on Saturday, April 27, as middle schoolers strive to represent New York at the national competition in Washington, D.C. The local competition will be held at The Okun Theatre at SUNY Delhi, starting at 2:00 pm. Delaware County Chamber President Ray Pucci explains:

(Ray Pucci 4-25-24)

The top three finalists from the locally hosted competition advance to the May 30 statewide competition in Albany with one moving on to the third annual national contest in November. The top three finishers will receive a cash prize and trophy.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a traffic stop for violations in the town of Middletown, Deputies arrested 28 year old Frank Mazepa of Morris for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, for driving with 3 active suspensions on his license, he was charged with several other traffic infractions, & he was directed to appear at the Town of Middletown Court at a later date to answer for the charges. Mazepa was also found to be the subject of an active violent felony arrest warrant and was turned over to the Oneonta Police Department, where he was held pending arraignment.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched on March 4th to a 1 car motor vehicle accident located on East Hubbell Hill Road, in the Town of Middletown. 25-year-old Filemon Garcia Jr., of Middletown, lost control of the vehicle, left the roadway and entered into a ditch, causing damage to private property. Following the investigation and the results of toxicology report, Deputies arrested Garcia this week for DWI, Aggravated DWI with a BAC of .18% or above, Consumption of Alcohol in a Motor vehicle, speed not reasonable and prudent, among other charges, he was released & was ordered to appear in the Town of Middletown Court at a later date.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-24-24

by wcdonews Posted on April 24, 2024

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-24-24

Local government sales tax collections totaled $5.6 billion in the January to March Quarter, an increase of 1.6%, compared to the same quarter last year. State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli said that this was the lowest rate of growth since the first quarter in 2021, with several upstate regions experiencing a year-over-year decline. Locally, Delaware County had 1 of the steepest declines at -6.4%.

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The Raymond Corporation announced this week an expansion into Broome County with the acquisition of properties, Raymond President & CEO Michael Field told WCDO News what they will be used for:

(Michael Field 4-24-24)

Field said that the facilities could also serve as a location in the future for some light manufacturing, in addition to warehousing.

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Regatta Row 2024 Street Art & Music Fest is starting to get their chairs painted by local artists, on to the streets of Bainbridge today, Regatta Row Organizer Rachel Hares explains:

(Rachel Hares 4-24-24)

The theme this year is “Celebrating the Regatta” The finished chairs will be taken to General Clinton Park to be viewed during the Regatta festivities till they are auctioned 4:00 pm Saturday May 25, during the General Clinton Canoe Regatta

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Mothers & Babies Peri-Natal Network is hosting a free event in Norwich This Saturday, with a variety of organizations on hand to help educate new Moms & Dads, Director Christy Finch explains:

(Christy Finch 4-24-24)

The event will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus, more information is available at 772-0517.

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The Oneonta City Department of Public Works announced that they are working to repair a water main break that is affecting Hartwick College. Water has been shut off at College Terrace and parts of the Hartwick College until repairs are completed, water be be discolored when restored, but should clear up quickly, More information is available at the Department of Public Works at (607) 432-2100.

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A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-24-24

35 year old Dimitri Escrich of Deposit pleaded guilty to Possessing a Sexual Performance by a child, in Delaware County Court, an indictment alleged that Escrich possessed a video depicting a child participating in a sexual performance, he pleaded guilty & will be sentenced to 10 years felony sex offender probation, and 20 years at minimum of being a registered sex offender on June 10th in Delaware County Court.

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The State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for March 2024. The State’s unemployment rate decreased from 4.4% in February to 4.3% in March, Locally, Chenango County Had 4.1%, Delaware County 4.7% & Otsego County 4.6% unemployment in March.

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Broome County Sheriff’s Office arrested 41 year old Masai Andrews of Endicott Saturday for Obstructing Governmental Administration following the “Smoke Weed Outside the Binghamton Police Station” event after intentionally interfering with deputies attempting to take an individual into custody. While in custody at the Broome County Sheriff’s Office, Andrews was placed in an interview room and where he broke a chair while trying to pry off his handcuffs, & he broke the interior handle of the interview room door, he was additionally charged with Criminal Mischief & remains in custody at the Correctional Facility pending court action.

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