WCDO NEWS MONDAY 1-6-20

by wcdonews Posted on January 6, 2020

Emergency crews in Chenango County closed down State Route 12 following the report of a 1 car crash at about 9:45 this morning near Greene.  Early reports stated that the vehicle in question rolled over & caught fire, with at least 1 person trapped inside.  WCDO News will have more details as they become available. 

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The Village of Bainbridge announced that their crews repaired a Water Main Break today.  The leak was discovered at about 11:00 AM today in a 4″ water main near Lambrecht’s auction property, Village Water customers on Guilford Road, Searles Hill Road, Bliss Road & Crest Drive were affected, the repair was completed at about 12:30 this afternoon, some residents may experience muddy water, they are advised to let it run until the water clears.

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The Jericho Arts Council is looking to sponsor 20 artists for their annual Regatta Row Sidewalk display, prior to the General Clinton Canoe Regatta.  The artists will again work with Adirondack Chairs made out of canoe paddles; more information is available at JerichoArts.com or by calling 643-2211 or 908-347-0091.

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State Police have arrested a Town of Mohawk man, accused of fatally shooting his father.  Trooper responded after a 911 call from 20 year old Alexander Eller at around 5:45 this morning, who admitted that he had shot his father.  56-year-old Dallas Eller Jr. was found with a gunshot wound to the chest, he was pronounced dead at the scene,   Alexander Eller is in police custody, charges & court action are pending.

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The New York Mets have announced Lorenzo Bundy as the Rumble Ponies manager for the 2020 season. Bundy replaces Kevin Boles, who was promoted to minor league field coordinator after managing the Rumble Ponies for one season.  Bundy has most recently managed in the Mexican League. He won three championships and was named Manager of the Year twice during his time in the Mexican League.  The Rumble Ponies open their season at home on April 9 against the Akron RubberDucks.

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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 28 year old Tanner Leone of Norwich for violating the terms of his parole from previous charges of Burglary, Criminal Mischief, and Assault.  Deputies took custody of Leone following a lengthy high speed vehicle pursuit, he was additionally charged with Reckless Endangerment, Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer and multiple traffic offenses,   Leone was arraigned in the City of Norwich Court and remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $50,000 cash bail or $100,000 bond & faces court action in the Town of New Berlin Court on Wednesday.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s department arrested 39 year old James Sitts of Laurens for the theft of a motor vehicle 1 day after being released from jail on the new bail reform law on a Burglary Charge.  Sitts was charged with Grand Larceny & Criminal Possession of Stolen Property following an investigation into a report of a stolen pickup truck in the Town of Laurens.  Sitts was released on from jail on December 31st after being held in Otsego County Jail for Burglary, he was arraigned on the new charges & was remanded back to the Otsego County Jail.

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A.O. Fox Hospital held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open its new Food “Farmacy” program this afternoon at their Tri-Town Campus in Sidney.  The prescription food location will provide emergency food, education, and navigation services to patients and their families in need, according to Program coordinator Sarah Buttice:

(Sarah Buttice 1-6-20)

Fox is partnering with a number of local businesses and food pantries for supplies, practitioners will create referrals based on key social determinants or diagnoses that place patients at risk for food insecurity.

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State Police arrested 44 year old Steven Haney of Franklin, last month for Aggravated DWI with a B.A.C of .18%.  Troopers were dispatched by Delaware County 911 to a report of a vehicle blocking the roadway in the town of Franklin.  The troopers observed Haney in the running vehicle and sleeping in the driver’s seat.   Haney failed standardized field sobriety tests and was subsequently arrested.  Haney was processed and released on appearance tickets to the town of Franklin court.

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State Police arrested 38 year old Gary Jennings Jr. of Unadilla for the felony Aggravated Driving While Impaired by Drugs with Child as Passenger.   A trooper was dispatched by Otsego County 911 to a report of a one-car rollover on State Route 7 near State Route 357.  Jennings was operating the vehicle and had a 1-year-old in the vehicle with him when he crashed.  Both Jennings and the child were transported to A.O Fox Hospital for observation and were released. 

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 1-3-20

by wcdonews Posted on January 3, 2020

Governor Cuomo unveiled a proposal to help grow New York’s craft beverage manufacturing industry by reforming antiquated prohibition-era laws that will remove barriers to new investments. The Governor’s proposal will make it easier for movie theaters to sell alcoholic beverages; and modernize New York’s Alcoholic Beverage Control law to help higher education institutions train the next generation of the craft beverage workforce. The bill would also create a post-secondary institution program license to meet growing workforce demand.

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The State Health Department reported a sharp increase in the number of laboratory-confirmed flu cases and hospitalizations statewide.  The past week saw another sharp increase in flu cases. Last week, 9,211 laboratory-confirmed flu cases were reported to the State Department of Health, a 74-percent increase in cases from the week prior. This flu season, 22,763 laboratory-confirmed cases have been reported to the Department. The number of weekly hospitalizations has also increased, with 1,387 New Yorkers hospitalized for lab confirmed influenza, up 119 percent from last week. So far this season in New York, 3,592 flu-related hospitalizations and one flu-associated pediatric death have been reported.

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State Police arrested an East Meredith man twice last month for driving while ability impaired by drugs.   On December 8th, troopers arrested 65 year old Peter Maguire after they were dispatched to the Mirabito Gas Station in Bainbridge after employees observed Maguire stumble out of a vehicle and then sit at a table and fall asleep.  On December 14th, State Police arrested Maguire again after they were dispatched to the report of an unconscious male parked in a gas station parking lot in the town of Davenport, Troopers located Maguire in the driver’s seat with his keys in the ignition, he failed sobriety tests, he was arrested & was arraigned in the town of Harpersfield court and released on his own recognizance.  Maguire will appear in town of Bainbridge court on January 7th.

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State Police arrested 36 year old Elizabeth Fabricius of Afton for Aggravated DWI with a BAC of .18%.  Fabricius was stopped on Interstate 88 in the town of Sidney when a trooper initiated a traffic stop for vehicle and traffic violations, she was processed then released to a sober third party & faces court action in the town of Sidney court on January 9th.

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The Otsego County Chamber will be hosting CEO Tim Johnson of Otsego Electric Cooperative for Coffee and Connections morning mixer this morning at 8:30 AM.  The event will be held at the Otsego Now/Chamber office 189 Main Street 5th floor Oneonta.

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The Jericho Arts Council is hosting a show with Susquehanna String Band tonight at the Town Hall Theater.   The Susquehanna String Band show will begin at 7:00 PM, tickets can be reserved at 288-3882.

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State Police & local law enforcement agencies are hosting “Coffee with a Cop” on Sunday, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at The Tulip and The Rose Café at 435 Main Street in Franklin.  The public is invited to talk with law enforcement about concerns and ask questions.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 1-2-20

by wcdonews Posted on January 2, 2020

The top Republican in the State Assembly, Brian Kolb, was charged with a DWI in his hometown of Victor New Year’s Eve.    Kolb has served in the State Assembly since 2000, he has led the minority Assembly Republicans for the last 11 years, and some State Republicans are calling for Kolb to step down.  Kolb will be back in court at a later date.

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A family of three in Morris were left homeless by a fire Monday night.  The fire broke out in a home on Harris Hill Road home, no injuries were reported, and the family is receiving assistance from The Red Cross.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 20-year-old Michael Bryden of Delhi on 4 counts of Petit Larceny and 4 counts of Criminal Mischief, following an investigation into multiple reports of stolen catalytic converters in the Towns of Delhi and Franklin. Bryden was released on appearance tickets and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Delhi and Town of Franklin Courts at a later date to answer the charges.

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The Otsego County Planning & Solid Waste Department and the Otsego County Conservation Association announced the 2020 plastic film recycling challenge.   Schools in Otsego County are competing to see who can collect the most plastic film for recycling through April 15th; the winners will be announced at OCCA’s Earth Festival on April 18th.  10 schools are currently signed up, more information or to sign up, call 547-4256.

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Governor Cuomo signed legislation enacting the New York Call Center Jobs Act to protect call center jobs in New York.  The new law establishes rules within the Department of Labor to publicly track all call centers that move New York jobs to another country; imposes severe penalties against companies that fail to timely report such information; forces employers that received benefits for call centers from the State that move to repay any grant or guaranteed loan they have received and prohibits companies from receiving future state benefits for five years. The Department of Labor will compile an annual list of all center employers that relocate, which will be available through the Department’s website.

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Delaware County Sheriff Deputies arrested 67-year-old Thomas Lima of Franklin on an Arrest Warrant issued by the Town of Delhi Court for the charges of Criminal Mischief 4th degree, Trespass, and Harassment, following a report of an ongoing harassment by Lima in the Town of Franklin. Lima was arraigned at the Town of Delhi Court and was released on his own recognizance; he will appear at the Town of Franklin Court at a later date.

Oneonta Fire Fighters responded early Wednesday morning to a fire at 50 Cedar Street in Oneonta.  Several fire companies responded along with Oneonta, including Worcester, Sidney, Franklin, West Oneonta, Pindars Corners & Laurens.  The fire was contained but the home suffered heavy damage.  Officials are investigating the cause of the fire.

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The City of Oneonta crews will repair a water main break on Orchard Street today near the dead end.  Part of Orchard will be closed along with sections of streets near the work area; the roads will be open only for local traffic. The work is to start at 9:00 a.m.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 12-31-19

by wcdonews Posted on December 31, 2019

Oneonta Police, State Police & the Oneonta Fire department responded to the report of a woman hit by a car on the Lettis Highway near Main Street last night.  32 year old April Johnson of Oneonta was crossing the highway & was struck by a vehicle driven by 41 year old David Shafer of Otego, who was ticketed for Aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.  Johnson was taken to Fox Hospital & was later transferred to Albany Medical Center; the highway was closed for about 2 ½ hours for the investigation.

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State Police & local law enforcement agencies are hosting “Coffee with a Cop” on Sunday, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at The Tulip and The Rose Café at 435 Main Street in Franklin.  The public is invited to talk with law enforcement about concerns and ask questions,   Coffee with a Cop is a national program launched by the Hawthorne Police Department in California.

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State Police conducted an Underage Drinking Enforcement detail in Delaware County on December 19, 9 establishments were checked in Davenport, Stamford, Hobart and Delhi.  1 unlawful sale was made to an underage operative at “It’s Five O’clock Somewhere” in Stamford.  73 year old Colin Heath of Stamford was issued an appearance ticket for Unlawful Sale of Alcohol to a Minor; he will appear in the town of Stamford court on January 14th.  

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Governor Cuomo announced a proposal that will require telecommunications companies to deploy technology that allows customers to block suspected robocalls.  Telecom companies will be required to update their blocking technology to protect their consumers; they must also adopt available technology that warns consumers about potential robocalls and scams, including those not originating from New York numbers. The proposal would also ramp up financial penalties against companies who do not comply with New York’s “Do Not Call Law.”

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New York lost more people than any other state in the nation for the 2nd year in a row, according to estimates by the U.S. Census Bureau.  New York has a population of  19.5 million people, ranking 4th out of the 50 states,  the state’s population dropped by 76,790 other states losing significant population were Illinois, West Virginia & Alaska.   New York could lose 1 congressional seat when district lines are redrawn based on the 2020 Census.  Top reasons cited for leaving New York included low wages, lack of jobs, high housing costs, bad weather, partisan politics, high energy costs, crime & high taxes.

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Several Fire Companies responded to a blaze at 78 Broad Street in Morris Saturday.  The cause of the fire appears to be electrical in nature, fire fighters from Morris as well as Gilbertsville, West Laurens, West Oneonta, Laurens, Mount vision, Garrettsville and Pittsfield responded.  No injuries were reported & the Red Cross is assisting the displaced residents.

First Night Oneonta’s alcohol free, family friendly New Year’s Eve Celebration will be held tonight at the Foothills Performing Arts Center, on Market Street in Oneonta.  At 5 pm the celebration begins with a parade down Main Street. Line-up is at the Foothills between 4 and 4:30, followed by a full line-up of activities at Foothills.

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New York Farm Bureau has released its annual “Circle of Friends,” naming 77 New York State Legislators to the distinguished list. The award is an indication of the individual lawmaker’s support of New York agriculture and Farm Bureau.   All of the representatives from the state Senate & Assembly from the tri County area were chosen.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 12-30-19

by wcdonews Posted on December 30, 2019

Governor Cuomo will not change his mind on a new bail reform law signed earlier this year that goes into effect Wednesday.  Delaware County Sheriff Craig Dumond opposes the law:

(Dumond 12-30-19)

The new law blocks judges from jailing defendants on bail for misdemeanors or nonviolent felonies. those accused will instead be released and ordered to return for their next court date.

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Temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects on New York State highways will be suspended from 6:00 AM Tuesday, December 31, through 6:00 Thursday, January 2nd.  Some work may continue behind concrete barriers or for emergency repairs.

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NYSEG officials reported that a few hundred customers had power outages this afternoon due to the weather.  75 customers were without power in Broome County, 250 were without power in Otsego County, and over 1500 in Sullivan County, where the bulk of the icy precipitation is expected through midnight tonight.  NYSEG has crews ready for the expected power outages from the ice, in the eastern counties of the state.

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Several new laws go into effect this week on New Year’s Day.  Starting January 1st, farmworkers across New York have the right to unionize. The new law also requires farmers to set a 60-hour work week for workers and allow them at least 24 consecutive hours of rest each week. Also, the state’s Minimum wage will increase; Workers across Upstate will get a new minimum wage to $11.80 an hour.  Also on January 1st, Health insurers must limit co-pays or co-insurance for outpatient mental health treatment and treatment for addiction.

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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers this holiday season to read the fine print on gift cards for details about fees and expiration dates. While some gift cards sellers have eliminated inactivity fees, consumers should still ask whether fees apply. DiNapoli also reminds recipients to spend their new gift cards in a timely manner, otherwise the money could eventually get turned over to the Office of Unclaimed Funds. DiNapoli’s office is currently holding more than $16 billion in unclaimed funds. This holiday season he urges New Yorkers to see if they are owed money and visit www.osc.state.ny.us.

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Governor Cuomo issued a joint statement with over 130 faith leaders from across the state condemning anti-Semitism in wake of attack where 5 people were stabbed during a Hanukkah celebration in Monsey Saturday night, mass stabbing is the latest in a disturbing rash of over 2 dozen anti-Semitic attacks throughout the state over the last year.  37 year old Grafton Thomas was arrested 2 hours after the attack in New York City, he was arraigned & bail was set at $5 Million Dollars.

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Governor Cuomo announced a proposal of his 2020 State of the State agenda: legislation banning all flavored nicotine vaping products including menthol flavors and vaping advertisements aimed at youth. The legislation would also authorize the State Department of Health to regulate the sale of chemicals used in vaping-related products and ban the sale of vaping product carrier oils deemed to be a public health risk. Finally, the legislation would prohibit the online, phone and mail order sale of e-cigarettes; only registered retailers would be allowed to purchase e-cigarettes using those methods.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 12-27-19

by wcdonews Posted on December 27, 2019

Afton Firefighters responded to a trailer fire at 170 County Road 17, shortly before 11:00 PM Thursday night.  Coventry, Bainbridge & Sidney fire departments assisted, a woman was found inside, she was taken to Wilson Hospital, the investigation is continuing.

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Around 5:30 this morning Afton Fire with mutual aid from Coventry, Bainbridge, Harpursville, Sidney, & Masonville responded to a structure fire on Algerine Street. The fire was found in the attic, all occupants escaped without injury.  Crews remained on the scene through the morning; the cause of the fire is under investigation.

5 Mile Point Fire Company will hold their 6th annual blood drive today in memory of Trooper Christopher Skinner, who served for 13 years with the state police, he was killed in the line of duty on May 29, 2014 when struck by a pick-up truck while making a routine traffic stop, he also served as a firefighter with the Five Mile Point Fire Company.  The event will be held today from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 PM at the 5 Mile Point Fire Company at 16 Crescent Drive in Kirkwood, appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, by calling 1-800-RED CROSS or visiting redcrossblood.org.

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The new federal budget includes a $9.7 million appropriation for the Delaware River Basin Restoration Program, which is a 62% increase over last year.  The Friends of the Upper Delaware River & their partners have secured almost $1.5 million for on-the-ground stream protection and restoration projects throughout the Upper Delaware River watershed below the NYC reservoirs over the last few years, projects protect the wild trout fishery, enhance river related recreational opportunities, mitigate flooding, protect public infrastructure, and create local jobs.

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The Franklin Railroad & Community Museum has been raising funds this month for Helios Care, through a sports memorabilia auction that ends Saturday.  The Museum at 572 Main St, Franklin will be open Saturday for bidding, and at 4:00 PM the highest bidder on each item will be announced.  More information is available at 829-2692.

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Governor Cuomo announced a proposal to bring in outside experts to reexamine and rethink strategies to bring high-speed rail to New York. The Governor will task a panel of engineers to reexamine past high-speed rail plans and recommend a new plan for faster, greener, more reliable high-speed rail in New York.  Currently, passenger train service through the Empire Corridor, which runs through New York City, Albany, and Buffalo have average speeds of 51 miles per hour, meaning it is often the slowest method of travel for New Yorkers. 

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 12-26-19

by wcdonews Posted on December 26, 2019

State Police responded last night to a fatal crash involving a car and a tractor trailer on State Route 8 and County Road 35 in the town of Guilford.   The passenger of the vehicle, 73 year old William Brett of Kenoza Lake, was killed during the crash and the driver, 78 year old Patricia House of Kenoza Lake was transported by ambulance to Wilson Medical Center and is in serious condition.  The unidentified driver of the tractor trailer was not injured.  The investigation revealed that the tractor trailer was northbound on State Highway 8 when the House vehicle, traveling on Chenango County Route 35, went through the Stop Sign, through the intersection and wound up underneath the trailer portion of the tractor trailer.  The investigation is continuing.

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The State Department of Labor released preliminary local area unemployment rates for November.  The State’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.0% in November, Locally; Chenango County had 3.9% unemployment, Delaware county 4.1% & Otsego County 3.7% in November.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Department arrested 33 year old Aaron Willey of Oneonta for 2 counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance. Wiley was arrested on December 23rd, after the issuance of a sealed indictment from Otsego County Court. Willey allegedly sold crack cocaine in Oneonta on 2 separate occasions; he was arraigned in the Otsego County Court and was released on his own recognizance.

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State Senator Jim Seward announced that $323.6 million was awarded to the 4 regions that he represents through the Regional Economic Development Council awards.  REDC grant award winners in Senator Seward’s district included $200,000 to establish the Otsego County Microenterprise Program; $50,000 to assist Otsego County prepare a community energy plan & $800,000 for Springbrook to revive the Ford Block in downtown Oneonta.

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Now that Christmas has passed, many area families will be taking down their trees, Delaware county Solid Waste Coordinator Tyson Robb told WCDO News that the trees can be recycled:

(Tyson Robb 12-26-19)

Delaware County will also accept other Christmas time items for Recycling such as Corrugated cardboard, Magazines, Gift Wrap Paper, the full list of recyclables is available at co.delaware.ny.us.

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The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood as Holiday travel and winter weather led to a decline in blood donations.  The next blood drive will be held in Norwich today from 3:00 to 7:00 PM at the Holy Family School for the Savannah Williams Memorial Blood Drive, to make an appointment download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.

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Governor Cuomo has proposed making the “New York Buy American” Act permanent.  The Act requires all structural steel and structural iron used in all state road and bridge construction projects with contracts worth more than $1 million to be made in America. The current law is set to expire April 2020.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 18 year old Sebastian Swift, of Franklin for DWI following a motor vehicle accident where Swift struck a parked vehicle on Center Street in Franklin.  Swift was processed and released with appearance tickets made returnable to the Town of Franklin Court at a later date.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 12-24-19

by wcdonews Posted on December 24, 2019

Governor Cuomo signed the “Safe Way Home Act” this week, which provides survivors of sexual assault no-cost transportation from medical facilities where they received initial care in the wake of an assault to their home or a shelter.  This legislation will go into effect after 90 days.

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Delaware County Sheriff Deputies responded to a residence in the Town of Hamden along with the Town of Hamden Dog Control Officer following a report of an animal neglect and abandonment.  Deputies located an injured dog, which was transported to a local veterinary clinic for treatment. Deputies charged 31 year old Samantha Harrison of Hamden for Failure to provide proper substance to an animal; she was issued a criminal summons and is to appear in the Town of Hamden Court at a later date. 

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The Regional Economic Development Council local Awards have been announced.  In Delaware County, Saputo Dairy, will be able to Purchase and Install New Equipment in their Delhi facility with their $599,000 award, Trout Unlimited, Federal Hill Culvert Aquatic Connectivity Restoration in Hughes Brook in the Town of Delhi received $109,264, the Village of Delhi Water Treatment Plant will receive $82,000 for improvements, & Delaware County will receive $50,000 for their Comprehensive Housing Study.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 29-year-old Margaux Malekian of Dobbs Ferry, on 1 count of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, Unlicensed Operator, Speeding, and Driver’s view obstructed following a traffic stop in the Village of Delhi. Malekian was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to return to the Delhi Town Court at a later date to answer the charges.

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The Morris fire department was dispatched to the Brian Madden residence at 287 West Hill Road home at just Monday afternoon.   Mutual aid was provided by from Gilbertsville, West Laurens, Laurens, Mt. Vision, South New Berlin, New Berlin, Pittsfield, and Mt. Upton, no injuries were reported, Madden escaped without injury.

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Firefighters responded Monday afternoon to a fire at 959 County Highway 10 in Laurens.  The fire at the Decker residence was attributed to a clogged chimney, the Deckers & their dog escaped without injury, friends & relatives have started a go fund me page to assist the family.

Governor Cuomo announced a proposal for eliminating the “Pink Tax” on products aimed specifically for women.  A study in 2015 that analyzed prices of toys, clothing, personal care products and home health products that were substantially similar and found that 42% of the time, products targeted towards women are more expensive than men’s.   Women’s merchandise costs 7% on average more than similar items for men, with personal care products for women found to be priced 13% higher than men’s products. 

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Members of the Governor’s administration participated in volunteer events at 15 organizations statewide, they distributing over 5,600 toys, coats and school supplies to communities in need. Volunteers from the Producers Guild of America participated in collecting and sorting donations for the 4th year in a row.

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State Police arrested 38 year old Andrew Van Dusen of Gilbertsville for allegedly stealing packages off porches in Oneonta’s West End. Van Dusen was charged with 2 counts of Burglary, criminal mischief & numerous counts of petty Larceny, he was arraigned & was released on his own recognizance, he is scheduled appear in the town of Oneonta court on Jan. 2, 2019.

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Congressman Anthony Brindisi announced that he secured key language in a government funding bill to protect the Bainbridge VA clinic from closure. Brindisi inserted a provision requiring the VA to conduct a market area assessment before taking action on Bainbridge, in the recent government spending legislation that the President signed last week.  This protection will allow Bainbridge to keep its doors open and continue serving area veterans.

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The Annual free Christmas dinner put on by Gene Schmidt & his family will be held tomorrow Christmas Day in Sidney.  The dinner will be held at the River Street Fire Station from 1:00 to 4:00 & it is free to the public.

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