WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 7-21-17

by wcdonews Posted on July 21, 2017

Former Otsego County Sheriff’s deputy Arnold Carroll of Maryland was sentenced to 5 years probation following a plea bargain arrangement to charges of possessing and selling stolen firearms. Carroll was also fined $10,000 and will perform 150 hours of community service. Carroll stole the weapons between 1995 and 2007 while serving at the sheriff’s office’s evidence locker, & selling some of the firearms to a gun store.
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Chenango County Emergency officials reported that 2 brothers were rescued the Susquehanna River in Afton Thursday evening at about 7:35 PM, after their small boat overturned, just west of the village of Afton. The Rescue took about 1 hour, one of the boaters was taken to Tri-Town Regional Hospital in Sidney for evaluation. Rescue crews from Afton and Harpursville responded to the scene
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“Guilford Day” will be held Saturday on Main Street in Guilford. The event will run form 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM & will feature Horse & Buggy Rides, entertainments, refreshments, contests workshops, as well as yard & garage sales.
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The Chenango SPCA will hold a special event Saturday at their Norwich location from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The event will feature adoptable pets, games, & a raffle; more information is available at 334-9724 extension 3
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Oneonta Police responded to the report of a man in Neahwa Park performing a lewd act while near the playground Wednesday. A witness directed officers to 43-year-old Brian Malisch of Wisconsin. Malisch admitted to the act & Police also discovered a loaded handgun and high capacity magazine in his vehicle. Malisch was arrested for Criminal possession of a weapon, Criminal possession of a firearm, Public lewdness & Endangering the welfare of a child, he was held at the City of Oneonta Police Department until arraignment in the City of Oneonta Court.
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NYSEG is reporting that about 285 Chenango County customers are without power this morning, from yesterday’s storms. The bulk of power outages were reported in western New York Counties, where 4 tornadoes are believed to have touched down.
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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will host “Summer Fest 2017” tomorrow at various locations & shops in the village. Chamber Spokesperson June White explains:

(June White 7-17-17)

White said that there will be food, entertainment, a classic car cruise-in, & there will also be a Movie in the Park, and the festival runs from 2:00 until dark on Saturday.
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The 4th Annual NYKE Association’s Kite Festival will return to Laurens this weekend at Edgewood Mountain both Saturday & Sunday. Spokesman Mike Harter explains:

(Mike Harter 7-17-17)

Harter said that the event is free to enter, the entrance to the location is just shy of the Gilbert Lake Park Entrance on Crow Hill Road in the Town of Laurens, there will be signs posted guiding interested visitors to the site. More information is available at 434-2380.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 2nd annual Catskill Scenic Mountain Trail Half Marathon and Relay tomorrow. The 13.1-mile race begins in Bloomville and finishes in Stamford. Race day registration begins at 7:00 AM, the race begins at 8:00 AM, and Race proceeds will benefit SUNY Delhi’s cross-country summer training program and Delaware County volunteer fire departments. The event is sponsored by SFCU. More information is available at delawarecounty.org, runwildinthecatskills.com or 746-2281.
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The Annual Greene Arts & Crafts Festival will be held Saturday in Downtown Greene. The event runs from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with More than 200 quality artisans exhibiting their items on the streets of Greene. More information is available at 725-7688 or greenenys.com.
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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 7-20-17

by wcdonews Posted on July 20, 2017

State Police arrested 41 year old Steven Sapinsky, of New Berlin, 26 year old Sabrina Gray of New Berlin & 30 year old James Bailey of West Edmeston, for Unlawful Manufacture of Methamphetamine & Petty Larceny. Troopers responded to a report of shoplifting from the Dollar General on State Route 12 in the town of Norwich, and then driving away, the suspect vehicle was stopped & troopers accused the 3 of stealing items commonly used to manufacture meth. Sapinsky, Gray, and Bailey were arraigned & were remanded to the Chenango County jail in lieu of $20,000 cash bail or $50,000 property bond. Their next court date is pending.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the scene of a Tractor Trailer; roll over motor vehicle accident at the intersection of County Highway 26 and East River Road, in the Town of Hamden. 30 year-old Nelson Perez-Aybar was hauling a tanker trailer, loaded with liquid sugar, he failed to properly shift down while descending the grade & was unable to come to a stop before entering the intersection, he attempted to turn at a speed of 20 to 30 miles per hour, tractor-trailer than overturned and slid into an earthen embankment. Perez-Aybar was not injured; he was issued several traffic tickets for Town of Hamden Court.
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Governor Cuomo announced that the state has adopted regulations implementing New York’s landmark Paid Family Leave program. Starting January 1, 2018, Paid Family Leave will provide employees with wage replacement and job protection to help them bond with a child, care for a close relative with a serious health condition, or help relieve family pressures when someone is deployed abroad on active military service. Employees are also entitled to be reinstated to their job when their leave ends and to the continuation of their health insurance during their leave.
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The State’s private sector job count increased by 23,900, or 0.3%, in June to over 8,079,000, a new record high, according to preliminary figures released today by the State Department of Labor. Since 2009, New York has added more than 1.1 million private sector jobs and experienced employment growth in 66 of the past 78 months. In June, New York’s statewide unemployment rate increased from 4.4% to 4.5% in June.
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U.S. Senator Charles Schumer is calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture to offer an extended level of crop insurance protection to New York barley farmers. New York State’s brewing and distilling industries are booming, but Schumer said that the Barley farmers should be granted access to the same federal protections that are available to farmers in 11 other states. Schumer’s request to the USDA follows a recent success where the USDA agreed with Schumer’s request to extend a more basic level of federal crop insurance to 44 Upstate New York counties.
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$14.8 million has been returned to 21,271 victims of wage theft between January and June of 2017, which is on pace to exceed last year’s totals of $26.4 million returned to 23,600 workers. These wage recoveries are a result of state efforts to root out worker exploitation, in the Southern Tier, $35,600 was retrieved for 90 workers who were denied pay that they earned.
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Tonight’s Unadilla Concert has been moved indoors to the Community Center, due to the expected storm. The Concert will begin at 6:30 PM.

Seniors who are interested in applying to get into the new Senior Apartments at the Sidney Civic center, need to begin the process. Sidney Grants Administrator John Redente explains:

(John Redente 7-20-17)

Redente said that an added benefit is that Senior Meals will be staying in the Civic Center after the apartments are completed & occupied.
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The State Office of General Services announced a public auction for state-owned property located in Broome County at 362 and 372 Prospect Street in the town of Dickinson. The Auction will be conducted at 11:00 AM this morning, the 2 buildings on the two parcels are being auctioned together as a pair. Complete details, including photos, legal and reference documents, and auction requirements can be found online at nysstore.com by clicking on “Real Estate Auctions.” The auction will take place on the 18th floor of the Binghamton State Office Building, 44 Hawley Street, with registration beginning at 10:00 AM.
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NBT Bank and Chenango Blues Association present Kenny Neal tonight at the East Park, Downtown Norwich, at 7:00 PM. The concert would be set up indoors at the Chenango Arts Council at 27 West Main Street in Norwich, in case of rain. More information is available at 334-5653 extension 1 or chenangobluesfest.org/summer-series.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-19-17

by wcdonews Posted on July 19, 2017

State Police responded to a Delaware County 911 report of a two vehicle crash with serious injuries on River Road in the Town of Sidney. An investigation determined that 39 year old Jason Cunningham of Unadilla was driving his 2005 vehicle on River Road when he entered a sharp curve and drifted into the opposing lane, striking a pickup truck driven by 35 year old Matthias Wesner of Unadilla. Cunningham was transported to Fox hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. An autopsy will be conducted at Lourdes hospital and the results are pending. Wesner received minor injuries in the crash. No tickets have been issued at this time. This investigation is ongoing.
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State Police responded to an Otsego County 911 report of motorcycle striking a pickup truck on County Route 11 in the Town of Hartwick. 28 year Kyle Bronson of Cooperstown lost control and crossed into the westbound lane and struck a pickup truck. Bronson was pronounced deceased at the scene due to crash related injuries. The operator of the pickup truck, 66 year old Thomas Stewart of Laurens was not injured. State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit assisted at the scene with the investigation. The investigation is continuing.
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Chenango County Sheriff’s Department arrested 2 Town of Coventry residents for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Using of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. Charged were 29-year-old Brenda Manwarren & 40 year old Jessica Sepulveda, they were arraigned & were remanded to the Chenango County jail on $25,000.00 cash bail each. The 2 were arrested following an investigation into the sale and possession of Heroin in Chenango County. Heroin, a digital scale, and heroin packaging material were seized. The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Sidney Police Department and the Chenango County District Attorney’s Office.
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Delaware County Public Health will hold another Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats and ferrets tonight in Delhi. The Clinic will run from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Delhi Fire Hall. Delaware County Public Health announced this week that 2 dogs encountered a rabid Raccoon, and they suggest that pet owners get their pets up to date on rabies vaccinations. More information is available at 832-5200 or Delaware county public health.org.
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Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie made stops in the North Country today, and Rochester yesterday, as he continues a Summer Tour to all sections of the state. Heastie plans visits in the coming weeks in Western New York, The Southern Tier, The Capital Region & Long Island, to understand the challenges & Opportunities of all sections of the state.
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Chenango County Sheriff’s department arrested 34-year-old Michael Benham of Guilford on an active arrest warrant for 1 count of 3rd Degree Assault & 2 counts of endangering the welfare of a child. Benham was arrested after a report of a domestic dispute, & deputies discovered that Benham had an active arrest warrant from a separate incident that occurred in April.
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Governor Cuomo’s approval ratings fell this month, after reaching 61% approval in May. The latest Sienna College Poll has Cuomo with a 52% approval rating, only 43% think he is doing a Good or excellent job, while people were evenly split on Cuomo seeking re-election in 2018. Cuomo’s New York City rating dropped sharply, as issues continues with the MTA downstate.
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Chenango County Sheriffs department arrested 32-year-old Samuel Gould of Norwich for Criminal Contempt, Criminal Obstruction of Breathing, Criminal Mischief and Harassment, after an investigation into a domestic dispute that occurred in the Town of Sherburne. Gould was arrested for allegedly subjecting the victim to unwanted physical contact and choked the victim during the course of a dispute; Gould also had an active order of protection against him. Gould was arraigned in the Town of Sherburne Court and was released on his own recognizance.
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The Oneonta Common Council voted in favor of begin the process of demolishing the Grandstand Area of Damaschke field, which was partially condemned & rusting badly. The Grandstand area of the stadium was built in 1939; the top level was condemned earlier this year. The city will seek grants through the REDC process to replace the structure; the bleachers will be used to accommodate fans for Oneonta Outlaws games this season.
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A Drug Take-Back Day is being held today in Afton. Unused, expired or unwanted medications will be taken from 10:00 am to 12:00 Noon at the Afton Free Library at 105 Main Street in Afton.
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The Oneonta Airport Commission will hold their next regular meeting this afternoon. The meeting will begin at 4:00 PM in the Common Council Chambers at City Hall. Tonight’s Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled.
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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 7-18-17

by wcdonews Posted on July 18, 2017

The New York State Senate’s Joint Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Addiction is scheduled to meet Wednesday On Long Island to gather more input on the growing crisis across the state. Similar meetings have been held around the state as the task force seeks to understand how the increase in overdoses and addiction is impacting local communities. The panel included local State Senator Fred Akshar, they expect to hear from law enforcement officials, addiction experts, health care professionals, and recovering addicts and their families, Lawmakers included more than $200 million in this year’s state budget for efforts to prevent and fight addiction.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Shawn Peck of Walton, after an investigation into an ongoing neighbor dispute. Peck is accused of causing $250 worth of damage to the property of another person on separate occasions. Peck was charged with 2 counts of Criminal Mischief, he was released on appearance tickets to appear in the Village of Walton Court at a later date. Walton Police Department assisted in the investigation.
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Norwich Police arrested a man & his 2 sons, following an investigation into a June 5th assault. Police arrested 54 year old John Hughes, 27 year old Joseph Hughes & 25 year old Nicholas Hughes of Norwich on 1st degree Assault Charges, after the victim was found unconscious in the middle Silver Street with trauma to the head and face. The victim was taken first to Chenango Memorial Hospital & then was transferred to UHS Wilson Hospital in Johnson City with a fractured eye socket, skull fractures and brain bleeds. All 3 suspects were remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $5,000 cash bail each.
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Manufacturing in New York State grew for a 2nd month in July, but at a slower pace than the Month before. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported that its Empire State Manufacturing Index dropped to 9.8 in July from 19.8 in June; any reading above zero still indicates expansion. The measure of new orders dropped to a still respectable 13.3, shipment growth was less than half from June at a 10.5 reading.
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US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is making appearances this week in the upstate counties; to discuss federal efforts to combat Lyme Disease. Currently, the Trump Administration has started the process to establish the “Tick Borne Illness Disease Working Group”, forming the group was a provision in Gillibrand sponsored legislation “The Lyme & Tick Borne Illness Prevention, Education & Research Act”, which became law in December. The group will serve as an advisory committee to the Department of Health & Human Services. In 2015, there were 3200 cases of Lyme Disease in New York State alone.
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New York State Trooper Joel Davis killed in the line of duty last week, thousands attended his funeral Saturday at the Fort Drum sports complex, which was used to accommodate the crowd of thousands of law enforcement officers from the U.S. and Canada. Trooper Davis was killed while responding to a domestic dispute July 9th.
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Governor Cuomo and Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced that, if the House or Senate health care bill is signed into law, New York State will bring a lawsuit challenging the bill’s constitutionality:

(Cuomo 7-18-17)

Cuomo said that the bill delivers tax cuts to insurance companies and high-income people, it would worsen the fight against the opioid epidemic, & would drive up costs for people with preexisting conditions.
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The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting tonight at City Hall. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM in the 2nd floor Common Council Chambers.
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Certified Child Safety Seat Technicians will hold a safety seat check educational event today in Oneonta. Parents are asked to bring their existing child seat & manual, the event will be held in the parking lot at the Southside Oneonta Home depot from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. More information is available at 547-4230.
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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 7-17-17

by wcdonews Posted on July 18, 2017

Delaware County Public Health announced today that 2 dogs in the Town of Walton came into contact with a raccoon that tested positive for rabies. There was no human exposure reported. 1 of the exposed dog’s rabies vaccinations was not up to date, the owner is working with Delaware County Public Health and Town of Walton officials to ensure the dog will be quarantined for 6 months. The other dog was up to date; it received a booster, and will not need to be quarantined. Public Health recommends that pet owners take advantage of free rabies clinics on Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, at the Delhi Fire Hall, on August 9th from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the Franklin Fire Hall, or August 23rd from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Sidney Fire Hall.
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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will announce a series of Town hall Meetings around the state, following a session in Syracuse last week. Gillibrand said that many people have registered concerns about losing the so-called “Obama-Care” in favor of the Republican backed proposals that could throw 22 million Americans off of Health insurance, according to the Congressional Budget office.
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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office & the Broome County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Village of Oxford man on an active arrest warrant for Forcible Touching. 27-year-old Michael Pier was wanted on an active arrest warrant issued by the Village of Oxford Court, he was arraigned in the Village of Oxford Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $2500 cash bail. Pier is to re-appear in the Village of Oxford Court on a later date.
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A growing number of bald eagles are being poisoned by ingesting lead from ammunition in animal carcasses left behind by hunters. New York biologists have documented an increase in bald eagle deaths from lead, even though the state’s eagle population has rebounded to record numbers since 1976. Hunters are being asked to consider switching to copper or steel ammo or to remove the carcasses of animals they kill, in order to protect the Bald Eagle population.
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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will host “Summer Fest 2017” this Saturday at various locations in the village. Chamber Spokesperson June White explains:

(June White 7-17-17)

Various downtown businesses, plus the Jericho Arts Gallery will be open, there will also be a Golf Ball Drop, wandering musicians, a Movie in the Park, the festival runs from 2:00 until dark on Saturday.
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The 4th Annual NYKE Association’s Kite Festival will return to Laurens this weekend at Edgewood Mountain both Saturday & Sunday. Spokesman Mike Harter explains:

(Mike Harter 7-17-17)

Harter said that the entrance to the location is just shy of the Gilbert Lake Park Entrance on Crow Hill Road in the Town of Laurens, there will be signs posted guiding interested visitors to the site. More information is available at 434-2380.
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Chenango County Sheriff’s Office responded to a burglary in progress in the Town of Norwich Saturday. 3 subjects were reported fleeing a residence and traveling behind neighboring properties. Deputies responded & located & arrested 25 year old Tiffany Vallance from North Norwich, 22 year old Faziem Jenkins from the City of Norwich, and 21 year old Russell Button of Plymouth. Jenkins and Vallance are accused of unlawfully entering the building while Button acted as a lookout, Jenkins and Vallance allegedly attempted to steal property of the owners. All 3 were charged with 2nd degree Burglary and Conspiracy; they were arraigned in the Town of North Norwich Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $5000 cash bail.
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Governor Cuomo hosted the 2017 Adirondack Summer Challenge this weekend, promoting the world-class tourism destinations and recreational opportunities in Upstate New York. The 2017 Adirondack Summer Challenge welcomed more than 400 guests, showcasing outdoor activities available to visitors in the region, including hiking, golfing and horseback riding. In 2016, New York welcomed a record 239 million visitors who spent nearly $65 billion, generating a total economic impact of more than $100 billion for the third straight year. Tourism remains the state’s 4th largest employer, & 2nd largest industry, supporting more than 914,000 jobs annually.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 7-14-17

by wcdonews Posted on July 14, 2017

Oneonta Police arrested 5 people following a burglary in June. Police arrested 18-year-old Damion Archibald of Otego, 17-year-old Matthew Judd of Oneonta, 16-year-old Rayven Golinski of Otego, plus 2 15 year olds whose names were not being released, on a variety of charges including Burglary, petty Larceny & criminal mischief. The teens are accused of breaking into & damaging Twisted Sisters Glassworks at 72 Roundhouse Road.
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Oneonta Police arrested 2 men in connection with a reported Burglary of a Main Street apartment July 4th. Police reported that the victim discovered the suspects going through her purse, tried to detain them unsuccessfully, police investigated & arrested Spencer McCarthy of Shirley and Jeffrey Votee, of Morris, they are being held on Bail pending additional court action.
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State Police arrested 30 year old Jonathan Wilcox of Unadilla for 3rd degree Assault, Criminal Obstruction of Breathing or Blood Circulation, and Harassment, after troopers were advised of a physical dispute on July 12th in the town of Unadilla. Troopers accuse Wilcox of throwing his girlfriend to the ground and choking her. Wilcox was arraigned in the town of Unadilla court and was released without bail, he faces court action on August 14th.
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The Sidney Alumni Weekend Continues With a Variety Of Activities Saturday & Sunday, Organizer Bryan Innes Explains:

(Bryan Innes 7-14-17)

Tonight’s activities include “Ice Breaker” at the American legion tonight featuring the Bruce Beadle Band.
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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce Arts & Music Festival will be held at Keith Clark Park in Sidney Saturday, Chamber Spokesperson Stephanie Taylor explains:

(Steph Taylor 7-14-17)

WCDO will be broadcasting live at the Arts & Music Festival tomorrow at Keith Clark Park.
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Chenango County Republican Committee’s 43rd annual Lobsterfest is Sunday from 12:00 noon to 4:00 PM at the Northeast Classic Car Museum. Congresswoman Claudia Tenney, State Senators Fred Akshar and Jim Seward, and Assemblymen Clifford Crouch and Gary Finch are expected to attend this year. More information is available at 226-3271.
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An American Red Cross Blood drive will be held today at the Sidney Elks Lodge from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The Red Cross is in emergency need for blood donations and encourages all eligible donors to donate. Appointments can be made at Red Cross blood.org, at 1-800 red cross or by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
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Congresswoman Claudia Tenney will hold her 1st “Coffee With Claudia” event Saturday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at her Binghamton Office. Appointments are requested at 315-732-7013. Tenney decided against Town Hall Meeting in the 22nd district earlier this year, following a series of contentious meeting with constituents by other Republican Congressional Members, and a series of threats against Tenney, that were turned over to Capital Police to investigate.
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Fox Hospital & Tri Town Regional Hospital President Jeff Joyner will be the guest speaker at the Sidney Rotary club today. The meeting will be held at the St. Luke’s church on West Main Street in Sidney at 12:00 Noon.

 

 

 

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 7-13-17

by wcdonews Posted on July 13, 2017

The Sidney Alumni weekend begins with activities on Friday morning. Organizer Bryan Innes explains:

(Bryan Innes 7-13-17)

The weekend will continue with a pancake breakfast Saturday morning, Soccer & Field Hockey games at Alumni Field Saturday afternoon, a Social at the Elks lodge Saturday night, and a memorials service & luncheon Sunday.
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The state appeals court on Thursday overturned the former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver’s 2015 corruption conviction for pocketing $4 million in kickbacks from a cancer researcher and real estate developers. Silver was sentenced to 12 years in prison last year, he appealed after the Supreme Court narrowed the definition of “official act” for the purposes of proving corruption cases. Silver was convicted on 2 counts each of mail fraud, wire fraud, extortion and 1 count of monetary transactions involving crime proceeds.
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13 people were rescued from a ravine after floodwaters trapped hikers, swimmers and picnickers along the Canajoharie Creek last night. Rescuers from State Police, local Fire Agencies, responded, and there were no injuries reported. Rescuers had to use various equipment and ropes to pull some of the people up a 120-foot-high cliff in the gorge; the operation took about 8 hours to complete.
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Another Democrat has thrown his hat into the ring for the 2018 election for the 22nd Congressional District seat. Heath Phillips of Cincinnatus, made the announcement to challenge fellow Democrat Anthony Brindisi of Utica, for the seat occupied by Republican Claudia Tenney, who was only elected to the seat last November.
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State Police are looking for 16-year-old Khailee Stoughton of Laurens; she was last seen leaving her home on June 19th. She is described as a Black Female; 5′ 4″ tall and medium build. She has long brown hair and brown eyes. She has been traveling between Albany and the Laurens/Morris/Oneonta areas, anyone with information is asked to call State Police at 432-3211.
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Governor Cuomo signed legislation and announced new actions to support the emerging industrial hemp industry and boost the agricultural economy in New York State. This legislation solidifies the status of industrial hemp as an agricultural commodity under New York Agriculture and Markets Law and creates an industrial hemp-working group to advise the State on research and policies concerning the crop. The Governor announced up to $10 million in grant funding would be available through 2 initiatives to advance industrial hemp research and economic development opportunities.
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The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting today in the Guilford Cafeteria. The annual Re-Organization Agenda meeting will start at 6:30 PM.
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The Unadilla Summer Concert series officials announced that, due to heavy rain in the forecast, tonight’s concert has been moved indoors. The Concert will be held indoors at the Unadilla Community Center at 246 Main Street, starting at 6:30 PM.
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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-12-17

by wcdonews Posted on July 12, 2017

Governor Cuomo today announced a major disaster declaration has been issued for 28 counties across the state due to the snow storm known as “Winter Storm Stella” that occurred from March 14-15. State and local governments had more than $31.4 million in response costs and infrastructure damage as a result of the storm. 28 counties were included in the declaration, including all of the local counties. According to the National Weather Service, Record amounts of accumulation were measured in Broome County, which saw 36 inches in accumulation, and in Chenango County which saw 35 inches, Delaware County recorded near record snow fall amounts of 30 inches for the duration of the storm
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Broome County District Attorney Steve Cornwell announced that Crime in Broome County has decreased since 2015. 2 years ago, Broome County had the highest crime rate of all 62 counties in New York State, it is now ranked 6th. Crime in the county decreased by 16%, according to the Department of Criminal Justice Statistics. The DCJS counts index crimes – murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny and motor vehicle theft.
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Mallinckrodt has agreed to pay a settlement of $35 million after they were accused of supplying distributors an increasingly excessive quantity of oxycodone pills without notifying the DEA of the suspicious orders from 2008 until 2011. Mallinckrodt is also accused of violating record keeping requirements at it’s manufacturing facility in Hobart in Delaware County, regarding the actual number of tablets manufactured in a batch, and the number of tablets they reported in their records.
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A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital announced the appointment of 5 new members to their Board of Directors. Joining the Board is Noel Goodspeed of Sidney, who is the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at SFCU, Jeffrey Lord who is Vice President at Community Bank, N.A, Scott H. McLean of Sidney, who is the owner and President of Tieco-Unadilla Corporation in Unadilla, is business administrator at C.H. Landers, Funeral Chapel, Luisa Montanti who is the Property Manager of the Southside Mall, and Oneonta City School Superintendent Joseph Yelich.
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State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie announced that he would tour upstate counties & cities this summer, in order to learn more about the issues facing upstate residents. Heastie stated the tour today in Syracuse, he will also visit Rochester, the Southern Tier, The North Country, the Capital District, & Long Island in the coming weeks.
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The Binghamton Devils have released their schedule for the 2017-18 season. The Devils begin at home on Saturday, October 7, at 7:05 p.m. against the Bridgeport Sound Tigers and will play 38 home games at Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena. The Binghamton Devils will host their Logo/Jersey Unveil & Open House on Saturday, July 29, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena. More information is available at binghamtondevils.com or 722-7367.
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Delaware County Public Health will hold a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For Dogs, Cats, & Ferrets today from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the town clerk’s building in Deposit. Pet owners are asked to bring vaccination records to the clinic tonight, to verify pet eligibility for a vaccination. More information is available at 832-5200 or at Delaware county public health.com.

State Police arrested 20-year-old Gerald Althiser Jr. of Springfield Center for intentionally starting fires in two campers. During the investigation, Althiser admitted to setting numerous fires, including the March 12th fire that destroyed the Milford United Methodist Church. Althiser was arrested for 3rd & 5th degree Arson; he was arraigned in the Town of Hartwick Court and remanded to the Otsego County Jail. The investigation is continuing with the assistance of the Otsego County Fire Investigators.
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The Chenango County District Attorney’s office announced that 28-year-old Travis St. Denny of Norwich accepted a plea deal Monday in Chenango County Court. St. Denny pleaded guilty to 2 counts of criminal sex act, and one count of producing obscene materials to a minor. St. Denny agreed to serve 5 years for each criminal sex act charge, resulting in a 10-year prison term, followed by 10 years of post-release supervision. He will be sentenced in September.
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Commerce Chenango Announced that Leadership Chenango will host the next “Business After Hours” event today at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Past Participants of the program will be on hand to discuss the programs benefits, more information is available at 334-1400.
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A public meeting will be held this evening regarding the Proposed new Delaware County Public Works Facility. The event will be held at 7:00 PM at the Delaware Academy in Delhi. Delaware County Public Works Commissioner Wayne Reynolds and members of the public works committee will discuss the proposal.

 

 

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