WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 3-8-16

by wcdonews Posted on March 8, 2016

Governor Cuomo reminds New Yorkers that they must register to vote by March 25th in order to cast ballots in the upcoming presidential primaries on April 19. New Yorkers looking to register to vote, or to change their enrollment information, can do so by using the state’s online voter registration service on the State DMV website.
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Oneonta Police have charged a Hartwick College student with Assault. 20-year-old Nabill Maiyaki of Mohegan Lake is accused of stabbing an unidentified male victim during an altercation on Elm Street at about 1:00 AM Saturday, he has been charged with 2nd-degree assault & criminal possession of a weapon. The injured male was stabbed in a leg and in the abdomen, and was taken to Fox Hospital with non- life threatening injuries Maiyaki was held being held on bail pending court action
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State lawmakers are expecting to get an update on the status of the state budget this week, after an agreement was reached on available revenue. Local Assemblyman Cliff Crouch explains:

(Crouch 3-8-16)

Crouch said that he expects Conference Committee assignments to be announced by the end of the week, the state budget plan is due April 1st.
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The state unemployment rate was at 4.9% in January, according to the State Labor Department. Locally, Chenango County was t 6% unemployment, Delaware County at 6.7% & Otsego County at 6.1% for January
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Former Binghamton Triplets & New York Yankee Pitcher & long time official scorer for the Binghamton Mets, Steve Kraly died Monday following a lengthy bout with cancer. Calling hours will be held Thursday from 3:30-7:30 PM; the funeral service will take place on Friday morning at 9:30 AM, both at St. James Roman Catholic Church. Kraly was 86.
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The Bainbridge Guilford school district Board of education announced that they have chosen current Cherry Valley-Springfield superintendent Tim Ryan of Guilford as their new superintendent. Ryan will replace Don Wheeler starting July 1st.
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The Oneonta City Environmental Board will hold their next meeting this evening. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Common Council Chambers at City Hall.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 20 year old year Dominic Clemente of Northport, on 1 count of criminal possession of marijuana, Deputies accuse Clemente of possessing more than 25 grams of marijuana, he was additionally charged with speeding, for driving at 82 miles per hour in a 55 miles per hour zone. Clemente was released on appearance tickets returnable to Hancock Town Court at a later date.
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Governor Cuomo announced that 18 new businesses will join START-UP NY, relocating or expanding their operations across the state in tax-free zones associated with public colleges and universities. These 18 businesses have committed to create at least 135 new jobs and invest nearly $10 million over the next five years. 8 new jobs will come through SUNY Binghamton by ChromaNanoTech & Binghamton Surgical Instruments. 7 new jobs will come through SUNY Morrisville through Good Nature Brewing, which is an existing microbrewery and tap room currently operating in Hamilton,

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 3-7-16

by wcdonews Posted on March 7, 2016

The Delaware county sheriffs department arrested 2 Walton men on drug charges following the execution of a Search Warrant Friday. Arrested were 29-year-old Cory Costello and 27-year-old Antonio Felice, deputies seized . heroin, prescription controlled substances, hypodermic instruments, marijuana and nearly $500 cash. Felice was also in possession of a Public Assistance Benefit card. Costello and Felice were each charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, more charges are expected. Both were arraigned in the Town of Walton Court & were remanded to the Delaware County Jail, Felice was ordered held on $100,000 cash bail, Costello was held on$50,000 cash bail.
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Governor Cuomo announced $74.2 million in grant awards for 6 projects to transform and improve the delivery of health care in Southern Tier. The awards are being made through the Capital Restructuring Financing Program and Essential Health Care Provider Support Program. Locally, the United Health Services Hospitals will receive $14,332,500 for the STRIPPS Information Technology Infrastructure & Delaware Valley Hospital will receive $1,400,000 for the Telemedicine Project in Partnership with UHS.
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The percentage of school districts initially planning to override New York’s property tax cap in 2016-17 has nearly doubled when compared to last year, but still remains relatively small, according to preliminary data filed with the office of State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. As of March 2nd, 6 percent, or 36, of the 601 school districts that reported, indicated that they would seek an override of the tax cap. Last year, 3.5 percent, indicated plans to override the tax cap. Property tax levy growth for school districts is capped at 0.12 percent above current levels for the 2016-17 fiscal year. School budgets head to voters for approval on Tuesday, May 17th.
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A Town of Columbus resident was arrested by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office on an active Arrest Warrant for Grand Larceny. Deputies arrested 40 year old Shawn Loomis, following an investigation into the report of $1,600 worth of stolen equipment, Loomis is accused of possessing & selling the equipment, he was taken into custody without incident and arraigned in the Town of Columbus Court to reappear at a later date.
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On Sunday, Chenango County Deputies arrested Bernt Hansen of Afton for DWI, after an investigation of a motor vehicle accident. Hansen was also issued tickets for Failure to keep right, leaving the scene of a property damage motor vehicle accident and refusal to take a breath test; he was released to a sober third party and is to appear in the Town of Greene Court at a later date.
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A 20-year-old Bashiem Jenkins of Norwich was arrested Saturday for criminal possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop in the city of Norwich. Jenkins was arraigned and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on bail pending future court action.
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State Police arrested 47 year old Steven Scott of Unadilla, Saturday for the felony of criminal possession of a weapon, plus petty larceny & possession of a loaded firearm in a motor vehicle. Trooper reoponded to the report of clothing being taken from the House of Consignment on Main Street in Unadilla. Scott was located nearby in his vehicle, a search of the vehicle found that Scott unlawfully possessed a loaded .22 caliber rifle and the stolen clothing from the store. Scott is a convicted felon & is not legally allowed to possess firearms. Scott was arraigned & was remanded to the Otsego County jail on $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 property bond pending court action on March 11th.
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The Delaware County Department of Economic Development is pleased to announce the acceptance of grant applications for consideration under the County’s recently awarded Agricultural Microenterprise Program. The $200,000 federally-funded Agricultural Microenterprise Program is a continuation of the program which began in 2015 and will continue to focus on two primary components of business development: education and financial assistance.  Applications for grant assistance under this program must be hand-delivered or postmarked by 5:00 pm on April 22, 2016.
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State Senator Jim Seward announced the approval of a $21.45 million state grant for A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta. The $21.45 million state grant awarded to A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital through the Essential Health Care Provider Support Program will be utilized to shore up financial concerns and as capital support for the creation of a major joint center.
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Baseball’s biggest stars will make their annual return to the home of baseball on Memorial Day Weekend at the Hall of Fame Classic. Hall of Fame members Andre Dawson, Phil Niekro, Ryne Sandberg and Ozzie Smith will be joined by recently retired players representing all 30 major league teams for a seven-inning legends game on Saturday, May 28 at Doubleday Field, the pre-game Home Run Contest at noon and first pitch scheduled for 1:05 p.m. Tickets are now on sale via phone at 877-726-9028 or at baseballhall.org.
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The Tri-Town Relay for Life will hold their next meeting at the United Methodist Church at 12 Liberty Street Sidney, today at 5:30 pm. Previous team captains, new team captains, and anyone who would like to volunteers may attend; more information is available at 563-8841 or the American Cancer Society Tri Town Relay for Life at 1-800-227-2345 or the local office at 563-9634.
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The City of Oneonta will have 3 meetings today at the Common Council Chambers at City Hall. the Operations, Planning & Evaluation Committee will meet at 4:00 PM, the Finance/Human Resources Committee at 5:00 PM and the Parks & Recreation committee at 7:00 PM. All 3 meetings are open to the public.
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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 3-4-16

by wcdonews Posted on March 4, 2016

State Police responded to a Broome County 911 report of shots fired in the area of 117 Glenwood Road in the Town of Dickinson near the Binghamton City Line early Thursday Monring. 2 people were in a vehicle heading south on Glenwood Road when a suspect fired 5 or 6 shots at their vehicle, the driver attempted to leave quickly but struck several parked vehicles and came to rest in the middle of the roadway. No injuries were received. Troopers from the Special Operations Response Team have not located the shooter, the road is re-opened to traffic. State Police were assisted by the Binghamton Police Department and Broome County Sheriff’s Department, the investigation is ongoing.
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Those who may have an idea for a business or a product, but don’t know how to get started, are invited to “Pitch Night” at the Oxford high School Auditorium on March 24th at 7:00 PM. A Panel featuring members of Commerce Chenango & The southern Tier Startup Alliance will be on hand, according to organizer Steve Palmatier:

(Steve Palmatier 3-4-16)

Those wishing to present an idea should be prepared to give a 3 to 5 minute presentation; more information is available at 336-7727
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NYSEG reports a power outage this morning & this afternoon affecting 649 customers in Otsego County. Affected areas include the towns of Butternuts, Gilbertsville, Mount Upton & Unadilla, Students at the Gilbertsville Mount Upton School District were dismissed early due to the power outage, Crews hope to have the power restored as soon as possible.
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Attorney General Eric Schneiderman today announced the guilty plea of 56 year old Donald McManus of Apalachin, to Attempted Grand Larceny.   The plea stems from allegations that Mr. McManus pocketed $8,200 worth of the proceeds from the sale of leftover copper used as part of the East Campus dorm construction at SUNY Binghamton.  McManus is expected to be sentenced to three years of probation, to pay restitution in the amount of $8,256.59, and to not work in a construction job or in any capacity for SUNY Binghamton.
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The U.S. National Tour of ANNIE will play this Sunday at the Forum Theatre in Binghamton for 2 shows, at 3:00 & 7:30 PM. Tickets are still available for the 7:30 PM show, at the Arena Box Office, through Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or order on-line at ticketmaster.com. More information is available at BroadwayInBinghamton.com.
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The American Red Cross will hold Blood Drives Saturday at 2 area locations. One blood drive will be from 8:00 AM To 1:00 PM At the Main Street Baptist Church at 333 Main Street in Oneonta. Another Blood drive will be from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM At the 1st congregational Church at Bridge & Main Streets in Sidney. All Blood Types are needed; appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org, through the Red Cross Blood Donor App or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
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The Sidney Rotary club will sponsored the 3rd annual “PINS FOR POLIO BOWL-A-THON” today at 7:00 PM AT East Main Lanes in Sidney. Participants do not have to be Rotarians to bowl; pre registration is requested with Rosemary Fisher at East Main Lanes at 563-BOWL.
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Many Sidney Main Street businesses went “Blue” today, to increase awareness about colorectal cancer and encouraging them to get screened for this preventable disease. Stephanie Thorne of the Cancer Services Program of Delaware, Otsego and Schoharie Counties comments:

(Stephanie Thorne 3-4-16)

Thorne said that More than half of deaths from colon cancer can be prevented with regular screening and it’s still the #2 cause of death among New Yorkers. More information is available at 1-888-345-0225.
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The Sidney High School Drama Club will Perform “Grease” at 7:30 PM tonight, Saturday at 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM. The performance will be held at the Sidney High School Auditorium, tickets can be purchased at the High School Main Office or at the door prior to each performance.

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Democrat Zephyr Teachout announced that she is a candidate for the 19th Congressional District, as incumbent Chris Gibson will not seek re-election & is instead considering a run for Governor. Teachout commented to WCDO News about the campaign:

(Zephyr Teachout 3-4-16)

Teachout will be at the Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta, on Sunday, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM for a Town Hall meeting & a Fundraiser.
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Eclipse Winterguard will be holding a benefit Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner and Basket Raffle today at the Sidney American Legion, 22 Union Street, from 5 – 8 pm. The Fundraiser is for 4 year old Savannah who was injured in an accident on Feb 20th. Dinner is $10 per plate, all proceeds and donations will go to the family.
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THE AMERICAN RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE AT THE LAURENS HIGH SCHOOL ON 64 MAIN STREET today, from, 3:00 TO 7:00 PM. ALL BLOOD TYPES ARE NEEDED AT THIS TIME. TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, VISIT REDCROSSBLOOD.OR OR CALL 1-800 RED CROSS.
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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 3-3-16

by wcdonews Posted on March 3, 2016

State Police at Binghamton investigated a report of shots fired on Glenwood Road in the Town of Dickinson. During this investigation Glenwood Road was closed to the public between Adams Street and Prospect Street for several hours this morning, the investigation is ongoing.
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Chenango County Sheriff’s Deputies, their K9 unit & members of State Parole conducted a “knock and talk” investigation Wednesday at 518 Cummings Road in the Town of Greene. Officers received information of methamphetamine being produced at the residence, they discovered liquid methamphetamine, & several ingredients and laboratory equipment used to manufacture the drug. 47-year-old Glenn O’Connor was arrested for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Manufacturing Methamphetamine and Possessing the Precursors to Methamphetamine & for violating Parole. O’Connor was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility. State Police and Village of Greene Police Department assisted with the investigation.
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Governor Cuomo, US Senators Charles Schumer & Kristen Gillibrand and members of the New York Congressional Delegation today announced more than $60 million in federal grants to support counterterrorism and emergency preparedness activities in counties across New York State. The funding, provided by the Department of Homeland Security through its State Homeland Security Program and Emergency Management Performance Grant, will assist counties in strengthening emergency response efforts. New York State receives more SHSP funding from DHS than any other state in the nation. Chenango, Delaware & Otsego Counties will each get about $130,000 in funding.
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Democratic Broome County Legislator Kim Myers has announced that she will be running for the 22nd District Congressional seat currently held by Congressman Richard Hanna. Myers will join Republicans Claudia Tenney and George Phillips as candidates for the seat; Congressman Hanna recently announced that he would not seek re-election.
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A Town of Norwich resident was arrested by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office for 1 Count of Welfare Fraud & Offering a False Instrument for filing. 30-year-old Jessica Branagan of Norwich is accused of receiving public assistance and failing to report additional income she was receiving. Branagan received a total of $36,228.50 in assistance from April 2010 through July 2015.
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Yes Leaders from BG & Afton schools are teaming up with other organizations for a Heroin Awareness Night next Wednesday at the Bainbridge High School. Afton Yes Spokesperson Ronal Noone explains:

(Ronal Noone 3-3-16)

The event begins at 5:30 with a Pizza Dinner, followed by the presentation at 6:00 PM at the Bainbridge-Guilford High School, pre-registration is requested at www.YesSafeChoices.org by Friday Afternoon.
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The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce will hold their Annual Celebration of Business Today. The Chambers will be Honoring New York Central Mutual Insurance as the NBT Bank Distinguished Business of The Year, Former Fox Hospital President John Remillard as the Eugene Bettiol Jr. Distinguished Citizen, and the Oneonta YMCA-Quality of Life Award. The event will be held tonight at the Hunt Union Ballroom at SUNY Oneonta starting at 5:45.
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State Senator Jim Seward will welcome the New York State Commissioner of Education MaryEllen Elia to the Laurens Central School today, for a tour of the district. The commissioner will interact with students, teachers, and administrators during her visit starting this morning at 9:00 AM.
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The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting today. The meeting will be held in the Guilford School Cafeteria starting at 6:00 PM.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-2-16

by wcdonews Posted on March 2, 2016

23-year-old Caden Cruz of Oxford was arrested by Norwich Police following an attempted arrest & a pursuit on foot Tuesday night. one Norwich Police officer attempted to arrest Cruz, who is accused of striking the first officer, causing an injury. A 2nd Norwich Officer, State Police and Chenango County Sheriff’s Office responded, Cruz was caught & taken into custody. Cruz was charged with 2nd degree assault, resisting arrest, & criminal possession of a hypodermic instrument, he was also wanted on 2 active Bench Warrants from the Village of Oxford Court. One Norwich officer was taken to Chenango Memorial hospital for lacerations, he was treated & released.
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Governor Cuomo announced that the State Police, Division of Homeland Security, the Offices of Emergency Management and Fire Prevention and Control & the DEC responded to last night’s 16 car train derailment on the Norfolk Southern line in the town of Ripley, in Chautauqua County. 2 of the rail cars contained ethanol, which leaked causing an evacuation of surrounding homes as a precaution. The main CSX line is open for trains at reduced speeds & the state Department of Transportation is working with Federal Railroad Administration to determine the cause of the accident, there were no injuries reported.
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State Police arrested 27-year-old Alexander Griffin of Binghamton for criminal contempt, intimidating a victim & aggravated harassment, after troopers were advised of a court order of protection being violated by Griffin. Troopers determined that Griffin had made threatening telephone calls to the victim, Griffin was arraigned in the Town of Bainbridge court and remanded to the Chenango County jail with no bail set at this time.
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Independent pharmacies across the state will now be able to provide naloxone to their customers without a prescription. Naloxone, which is also known as Narcan® is a medication that reverses opioid overdose. The Department of Health provides funding to The Harm Reduction Coalition, they will issue standing medical orders to the more than 750 independent pharmacies in the 57 counties outside of New York City, as well as chain pharmacies without a designated prescriber, allowing their pharmacists to dispense naloxone without a prescription.
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State Police arrested 27-year-old Kyle Llewellyn of Burlington Flats for aggravated DWI with a B.A.C. result of .21%, after troopers observed Llewellyn stopping his vehicle in the middle of the lane on County Route 22 in the Town of Otsego. Llewellyn was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Otsego court on March 9th.
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Governor Cuomo today announced that more than 100 service providers that assist crime victims from across New York State would receive an additional $1.5 million in federal grants to modernize their offices so they can better serve victims and their families. The funding allows for the purchase of equipment and technology used for filing claims through the state’s Victim Service Portal, an online system that allows crime victims to more quickly obtain compensation for medical bills, lost wages and other forms of assistance.
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Free Tax Counseling for low and moderate-income individuals. Tax assistance is available in Delaware County until April 14th. AARP Tax Aide volunteers, certified by the IRS, are trained to help taxpayers with basic returns and supporting schedules. There is no age limit or income limit. There will be 6 locations around Delaware County; more information is available at 832-5750.

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Rock & Roll Hall Of Famers Chicago will perform at the 2016 Great New York State Fair on Labor Day, September 5th at Chevy Court. This will be Chicago’s first appearance at the Fair in 26 years and its fourth appearance overall. Several other performers will take the stage at Chevy Court for free concerts for fairgoers, including: Bruce Hornsby, Air Supply, Herman’s Hermits, Survivor, The Commodores & Macy Gray.
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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 3-1-6

by wcdonews Posted on March 1, 2016

State Police were on the lookout for a Dodge Magnum driven by 27 year old Elvis Guzman of Cincinnatus, following the report of a violent domestic dispute. Trooper Michael Gardner observed the Guzman vehicle & he refused to stop. After a brief pursuit, Guzman purposely drove off of State Route 79 and into a field that led down a steep embankment and into an ice-covered lake in the town of Barker. Trooper Gardner with the help of a passing motorist, tied a rope to his belt and entered the ice-covered water & pulled Guzman out. Guzman’s vehicle was located & removed, Guzman was transported to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City where he refused medical attention, he was issued numerous traffic tickets to the Town of Barker court & he was then turned over to the Cortland County Sheriff’s Department for a possible felony assault charge.
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Governor Cuomo today announced the launch of the New “New York Broadband Program’s Consolidated Funding Application Portal”, which is now accepting applications for the Request for Proposals issued on January 8th . The $500 million program provides funding for high-speed Internet access to unserved and underserved areas across the state, Applications may now be submitted through the New York State CFA Portal, and are due Friday, April 15th. Applicants must be able to complete projects by December 31, 2018. Subsequent rounds of funding will be announced throughout 2016.
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Attorney General Eric Schneiderman issued a statement on today’s decision by the Appellate Division, in the office’s lawsuit against Trump University: Schneiderman said that the decision was a victory in the state’s effort to hold Donald Trump and Trump University accountable for defrauding thousands of students. The state Supreme Court had already determined that Trump and his University are liable for operating illegally in New York as an unlicensed educational institution. The state’s fraud case will move forward on behalf of 5,000 consumers who paid out millions of dollars for tuition to Trump & Trump University.
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Construction on the Oneonta Heights project in Oneonta is expected to begin shortly. The project calls for 60 units of affordable housing in 7 buildings, at a cost of 15.9 million dollars. The buildings will be in 3 “clusters”, the largest being at Silver Creek, located between Hartwick College and SUNY Oneonta. Locations include Monroe Avenue, Columbia Street, West Street & Spruce Street.
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54 recruits began their first day of training today, as the Department of Environmental Conservation opened the 20th Basic School for Uniformed Officers. The 27-week training academy will prepare the recruits for careers as Environmental Conservation Officers and Forest Rangers. The EnCon Officers & Forest Rangers are full-fledged State Police officers and are often called upon to assist in police work.
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The Chenango Arts Council announced their 1st Chenango Student Art Competition. The opening reception will be held on Friday, March 11th at 5:30 pm in the Mariea Brown and Raymond Loft Gallery at 27 West Main Street, Norwich, it is free and open to the public. Awards will be presented at 6:00 pm, more information is available at 336-ARTS or ChenangoArts.org.
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Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig & City Manager Meg Hungerford will be presenting the annual state of the City Address at the March 1st Common Council Meeting at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held in the Common Council Chambers at City Hall, more information is available at 432-6450.
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Governor Andrew Cuomo today announced proposed revisions to the state’s solid waste regulations to increase protections for public health, safety, natural resources and the environment. The proposed changes include measures to regulate previously unregulated facilities, activities, and waste streams within the state’s existing solid waste management program. The regulations will also increase oversight of construction and demolition debris and historic fill, reducing the potential threat of these waste streams to water quality and the environment throughout the state.
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The Next General Clinton Canoe Regatta Meeting will be held tonight at the Highway 7 Bar and Grill in Bainbridge. At 6:30 PM, the Race Committee Meeting will begin, at 7:30 PM the Regular meeting will begin.
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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 2-29-16

by wcdonews Posted on February 29, 2016

Former Clinton County Correctional Facility Guard Gene Palmer pleaded guilty in court on today to Promoting prison contraband and official misconduct, for smuggling tools to Richard Matt & David Sweat last year, prior to their escape from jail & a 3 week long manhunt. Palmer was sentenced him to 6 months in jail and he was fine $5,000, and was forced to resign his position. Matt was shot and killed by State Police, Sweat was wounded and apprehended by police and has been sent to a different jail to serve out his term for killing Broome County Sheriffs deputy Kevin Tarsia in 2002.
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Governor Cuomo directed state agencies to issue a letter calling on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to immediately halt construction of the Algonquin natural gas pipeline until a comprehensive safety review is completed. The Governor sited the series of serious incidents at the Indian Point Nuclear Facility, & the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved a natural gas pipeline in close proximity of Indian Point.
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A Town of Guilford resident was arrested by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office for Harassment and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. 31-year-old Brad Romano of Guilford was charged after an investigation where Romano allegedly made inappropriate comments to a juvenile, and subjected the juvenile to unwanted physical contact. Romano was issued an appearance ticket and is to appear in the Town of Norwich Court at a later date.
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Delaware County Sheriff Deputies arrested 44 year old Jerome Greene of Corona New York Saturday Night, on 1 count of felony aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, following a traffic stop on County Highway 10 in the Town of Meredith. Green was found to have operated a motor vehicle while having 22 active suspensions on his license, he was additionally charged with operating a motor vehicle without a license plate light, unregistered motor vehicle, and operating a motor vehicle with improper plates. Greene was arraigned and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $5,000 bail or $10,000 secured bond.
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A Town of Guilford resident was arrested by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office for Unlawfully Dealing With a Child 1st Degree. Deputies arrested 31-year-old Jamie Benham of Guilford for Unlawfully Dealing With a Child, for allegedly providing alcohol to a juvenile. Benham was issued an appearance ticket and is to appear in the Town of Guilford Court at a later date.
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Members from Chenango County Probation, the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office, and the State Police conducted a probation check in the Town of Otselic. 56-year-old Calvin Parker was found to be in possession of a shotgun, marihuana, and digital scales. 29 year Heather Naylor was also found to be in possession of marihuana, & during the investigation, officers discovered a “one pot” methamphetamine cook. Parker & Naylor face numerous drug charges, they face court action shortly.
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Delaware county Sheriffs Department arrested alleged drug dealers Thursday afternoon on Sealed Grand Jury Indictment Warrants. Deputies and Investigators arrested 30-year-old Tara McMullen of Hobart for Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance; she is accused of selling Suboxone in April, 2015. 30-year-old Joseph Viola of Stamford was arrested on 3 counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance; he is accused of selling Suboxone. McMullen and Viola were arraigned in Delaware County Court and were remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility without bail.
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The next Reunite Bainbridge meeting is tonight at 7:00 pm at Bob’s Diner. The planned agenda is to Create a team to plan a community “block party”, Create a team to work on the Community Calendar that will be used to raise additional funds for Reunite events. Bainbridge residents are encouraged to attend & participate.
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The Oneonta Department of Public Works will be repairing a water service leak at 109 West Street between Hartwick College & SUNY Oneonta, starting at 8:00 This Morning. The Work is expected to be completed by Noon today, traffic will be reduced on West Street to 1 lane during that time, controlled by flagged personnel, and motorists can expected short delays. More information is available at 432-2100.
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Governor Cuomo launched a new video series aimed at educating New Yorkers on the types of addiction treatment services available across the state, and assisting individuals and families with accessing care. There are 10 new videos  at the OASAS Access Treatment web page, New Yorkers struggling with an addiction, or whose loved ones are struggling, can find help at 1-877-8-HOPENY.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 2-26-16

by wcdonews Posted on February 26, 2016

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Chris Gibson and others, are urging the Department of Veterans Affairs to clarify their decision against providing “Blue Water” Navy veterans with the disability and health care benefits for diseases linked to Agent Orange exposure. During the Vietnam War, the U.S. military sprayed approximately 20 million gallons of Agent Orange in Vietnam to remove jungle foliage, it had devastating effects for millions serving in Vietnam. In 2002 the Veterans Administration determined that it would only cover Veterans who could prove that they had orders for “boots on the ground” during the Vietnam War, the exclusion affects thousands of sailors who may have still received significant Agent Orange exposure from receiving VA benefits.
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The New York State Department of Health, & Cornell University, has been designated as an Integrated Food Safety Center of Excellence by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Each year, roughly 1 in 6 Americans are sickened by food borne diseases; 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die. The New York Center of Excellence pairs the state health department and Cornell University in an effort to prevent and control food-borne diseases, they will engage 11 states from Maryland to Maine as well as local public health partners to create a regional model for food safety improvement.
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This year is the 40th year of the Chenango Arts Council, featuring “An Evening With Mark Twain” featuring Mark Mauldin Saturday Night, Council Spokesperson Diane Batson Smith explains:

(Diane Batson Smith 2-26-16)

The performance will be held at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in dowtown Norwich, Tickets are available at chenangoarts.org
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New York State has yet to formulate a plan for the whole state to follow regarding disposing of electronic appliances that contain toxic chemicals. Assemblyman Pete Lopez comments:

(Lopez 2-26-16)

Currently Many counties, such as Delaware County, will accept electronics for proper disposal after establishing their own policy, but Lopez said that many counties have no such deals or plans for those recyclable electronics.
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The Binghamton Senators will have a family fun day & post game skate with the players at their only Sunday game of the season at the Arena, Spokesman Joe Battaglini explains:

(Joe Battaglini 2-26-16)

Tickets are still available, at 722 SENS of binghamtonsenators.com.

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State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced the arrest of 2 tax preparers and 9 other individuals on charges that they filed false tax returns and claimed exaggerated refunds. The two preparers are 35 year old Heather Sweet of Johnson City, and 56 year old Rebecca Tyner of Binghamton. Sweet was charged with 8 felony counts of offering a false instrument for filing and 1 count of grand larceny. Tyner was charged with 5 felony counts of offering a false instrument for filing and 1 count of grand larceny. Both defendants were arraigned in the Binghamton City Court; the pair allegedly participated in a scheme to defraud New York State by preparing fraudulent NYS income tax returns for friends and relatives for the tax years 2008 through 2011.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County will be conducting NYSERDA’s free energy workshops titled “EMPOWER Save Energy, Save Dollars” Saturday from 10:00AM to 12:00 noon at the Hamden town Hall on State Route 10. More information is available at ccedelaware.org.
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Governor Cuomo will host the 2016 Adirondack Winter Challenge at the Olympic facility in Lake Placid. The day trip will sample a variety of winter activities the Adirondack region has to offer, including hockey, skiing, bobsledding and a variety of other sports, and conclude with a dinner and presentation of awards. A Catskill challenge is expected to be announced shortly.????
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