A.M. NEWS MONDAY 8-5-13

by wcdonews Posted on August 5, 2013

State Police investigated a 2-car double fatal motor vehicle accident on County Route 35 in the Town of Oxford early Sunday morning. The investigation revealed that a 2000 Ford Focus driven by 15 year old Brandy Smith of Bainbridge, crossed over the centerline into a Dodge Caravan operated by 48-year-old David Clark of Oxford. Clark was taken to Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich where he succumbed to his injuries, Smith was pronounced deceased at the scene. The 7 passengers from both vehicles were transported to local hospitals and are being treated for their injuries, the investigation is continuing.

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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office & State Police Contaminated Crime Scene Emergency Response Team conducted a “no knock” search warrant on Stein Road in the Town of Greene. The search warrant followed an investigation into the manufacturing of methamphetamine at the residence. Glenn O’Connor has been charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, he was already in the Chenango County jail on a weapons charge following a shooting last week in McDonough. The investigation remains open with additional charges pending.

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The Delaware county department of public works announced that county route 23 in the town of Sidney would be closed to through traffic today to replace a culvert. The closure will be between Poplar hill Road and Dunshee Road, between 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, the detour will be river road to Crane Hill Road.

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The town of Unadilla Highway Department announced that Lockwood Hill Road would be closed today & tomorrow, crews will be finishing up the paving project.

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P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 8-2-13

by wcdonews Posted on August 2, 2013

The Chenango county sheriffs department investigated a reported shooting Thursday afternoon on county route 7 in McDonough.  47-year-old Connie Hendrickson of Greene was charged with 2 counts each of attempted assault, reckless endangerment and menacing, for allegedly shooting at 2 people and a vehicle.  Hendrickson was arraigned and was remanded to the Chenango county jail on $20,000 bail.  Also arrested at the scene, 45-year-old Glenn O’Connor of Greene for criminal possession of a weapon, he was arraigned & was sent to the Chenango county jail on $5,000 bail.  Deputies also charged 28-year-old Kimberly Haughton of Greene with criminal possession of a controlled substance, for possessing meth; she will appear in McDonough town court at a later date.  The sheriff’s department said that the investigation is continuing and more charges are pending.

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Tickets are still available for guitarist & former New York Yankee baseball great Bernie Williams at the Foothills Performing Arts center tonight.  Williams started his pro baseball career in Oneonta, this time he has guitars on hand, instead of gloves & bats, according Foothills spokesman Huemac Garcia:

 

(Huemac Garcia 8-2–13)

 

Tickets are available today at 431-2080 or at FoothillsPAC.org.

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Governor Cuomo today announced the signing of legislation that will require birthing facilities to screen newborns for congenital heart defects through a pulse-ox screening.   Heart defects are present in nearly 1% of live births each year, and is the leading cause of infant death, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Adding this screening to the required list of examinations has the potential to save more newborn lives.

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The Chenango Summer Jam will have a variety of acts performing all day Saturday in the East Park in Downtown Norwich.  The show is free to the public all bands and their start times are posted at chenangosummerjam.org.

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The Oneonta Hills Rockfest will be held Saturday starting at 1:00 PM, at the Susquehanna trail campground and music park on route 7 in Oneonta.  Several bands are scheduled to perform; more information is available at 432-1122 or at susquehannatrailcampground.com or upstaterockfest.com.

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The annual Sidney Elks “LOOKING BACK CAR SHOW” will be held tomorrow from 9:00 to 3:00 PM at the elks Lodge on river street in Sidney.  The event features a chicken barbecue, music, raffles and door prizes; the event is sponsored by Chamber & O’Hara in Sidney.

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The 29th annual Broome County Spiedie Fest & balloon rally gets underway this afternoon through Sunday night at Otsiningo Park in Binghamton, shuttle busses are running between the site and the BCC Parking lot on Front street, among the highlights. A concert by 80’s rockers “Night Ranger” tonight at 7:30. 

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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 8-2-13

by wcdonews Posted on August 2, 2013

Governor Cuomo announced that $1.3 million dollars will be provided by FEMA to support the elevation of 13 residential properties in the Village of Greene, that were damaged in 2011 during Tropical Storm Lee. (HMGP), the properties were deemed eligible due to the continuing risk of future flooding in the area, & the project will be Funded through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.

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State DOT officials announced that today through Monday, the Spiedie Fest and Balloon Rally would cause delays to traffic on U.S. Route 11 near Otsiningo Park.  In order to accommodate the festival traffic, the on ramp to Interstate 81 northbound from U.S. Route 11 at Interchange 5 will be closed from 12:00 noon today to 11:00 AM Monday, A signed detour will be in place to direct local traffic around the closure.  Up-to-date travel information is available by calling 511 or visiting www.511NY.org, or by following the DOT on Twitter: @NYSDOT.

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The Delaware County Historical Association will open a new exhibit today entitled “City Meets Country” which features the photography of Sidney native Beth Brown. “City Meets Country” will be on display in the Elijah Thomas Gallery on state route 10 in Delhi until September 5th.

 

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P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 8-1-13

by wcdonews Posted on August 1, 2013

The Variety of musical events is continuing in Chenango County this weekend.  The Chenango Summer Jam will have a variety of acts performing Saturday in Norwich, according to spokesman Eric Larsen:

 

(Eric Larsen 8-1-13)

 

More information about all of the musical acts & their scheduled start times are available at chenangosummerjam.org.

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The Delaware county department of public works announced that county route 23 in the town of Sidney would be closed to through traffic Monday to replace a culvert.  The closure will be between Poplar hill Road and Dunshee Road, between 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, the detour will be river road to Crane Hill Road.

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The village of Sidney board will be holding a special meeting at 10:00 AM Friday in the Civic Center Board room.  The board anticipates going right into executive session for the purpose of discussing matters relating to the appointment of the clerk/treasurer position.

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Governor Cuomo today announced that up to $30 million in funding is available to attract private-sector investment in New York State’s “Pay for Success” program, which is part of the State’s efforts to transform how government does business while serving vulnerable New Yorkers. The State is seeking partners to rise up to $30 million in private investment for innovative social service programs under this initiative. The initiative will attract private funding for child welfare and early childhood, healthcare, and public safety programs, Applications for funding under the RFP process are online at budget.ny.gov.

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Governor Cuomo signed legislation to implement tougher penalties on those who assault prosecutors while they are performing official duties, or in an attempt to prevent them from doing their job.   Assaulting a civilian with intent to cause physical injury is a “class A” misdemeanor, assaulting public servants, is elevated to a “class D” felony.  The bill signed by the Governor adds prosecutors to this list of protected persons, along with train operators, traffic enforcement officers, registered nurses and licensed practical nurses.

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State troopers in Oneonta arrested 55-year-old Robert Sargent of Delhi, for 2nd degree Harassment.   The arrest followed an investigation into an incident on Irish Hill Road in the town of Kortright; Sargent was issued an appearance ticket returnable on August 13th.

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3 more state roads that were closed from the late June flooding in the Mohawk Valley were reopened to traffic today. State Route 80 in the Fort Plain area is opened following extensive bridge repairs, State Route 51 along the Ilion Gorge and state Route 171 along the Frankfort Gorge are now open.  5 counties along the Mohawk River are getting 16 million dollars in state emergency funding after FEMA declined to assist.
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A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 8-1-13

by wcdonews Posted on August 1, 2013

State Police at Sidney arrested 34-year-old Nicholas Schiotis, of Unadilla for Driving While Intoxicated, following an investigation into a 1car property damage motor vehicle accident on Sheep Pen Road in Unadilla.   Schiotis was arraigned in the Town of Unadilla Court and released by the judge to reappear on August 18th.

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The Sidney Chamber Annual Golf Tournament is being held today at Sidney Golf & Country Club. The tournament starts at 10:00 am with a shotgun start. More information is available at 561-2642.

 

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P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-31-13

by wcdonews Posted on July 31, 2013

The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office, Cortland County Sheriff’s Office, and State Police conducted a “no knock” search warrant in the Town of Pitcher Tuesday.  23-year-old Charles Baker of Pitcher was charged with Unlawful Manufacturing of Methamphetamine, Unlawful Disposal of Methamphetamine Laboratory Material, Criminal Possession of Methamphetamine Manufacturing Material, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and Criminally Possessing a Hypodermic Instrument.  The Sheriff’s Office seized Methamphetamines, laboratory materials and chemicals; Baker was arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $10,000 cash bail.

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Delaware County Deputies investigated an ATV accident on Dryden Road in the Town of Tompkins Monday.  An 18-year-old identified as Antonio Ranacelli of Walton was operating an ATV that rolled over, throwing the teen from the ATV.  The youth was transported to Albany Medical Center by Life Net helicopter with life threatening injuries and was in serious but stable condition later on in the evening.  New information HAS developed indicating the injured driver gave a false identity, the incident remains under investigation, AND SEVERAL MORE CHARGES ARE PENDING.

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State lawmakers are back in the their home districts meeting with constituents, 102 district assemblyman Pete Lopez said that the needs of his constituents does not echo what lawmakers dealt with in Albany this year:

 

(Lopez 7-30-13)

 

Lawmakers are not anticipating returning to Albany for the remainder of the year for an extraordinary session.

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Police in Broome County arrested 32-year-old Christopher Stoudt of Towanda, Pennsylvania for allegedly starting a fire at All-Star Auto on the Vestal Parkway and then stealing a vehicle.   Stoudt was charged with 3rd -degree arson, 3rd degree burglary, & petty larceny, he was arraigned and was sent to the Broome County jail.

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Governor Cuomo signed legislation on Tuesday that will place the issue of legalizing casino gaming before the voters in November.  If voters approve of the measure, 4 casino resorts would be allowed upstate, 2 or 3 of those could open in the Catskills or even in the southern tier.

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State comptroller Tom DiNapoli released the results from audits conducted by his office, locally, in the village of Delhi, the audit showed that the village mayor and board have not developed sound budget estimates, their surplus fund balances remained high while the property tax levy continued to increase. A report on the village of Smyrna stated that the board did not segregate the clerk-treasurer’s duties & the lack of oversight caused financial activities to vary greatly from adopted budgets.

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A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-31-13

by wcdonews Posted on July 31, 2013

Broome County Sheriffs & alongside the State Parole Officers arrested 35 year old Raymond Copp of Johnson City & 24 year old Lynette Copp of Conklin.   Parole officers had a felony warrant for Raymond Copp, they had learned that he was at his sister’s home in Conklin.  Officers went to pick up Copp in Conklin Tuesday; they had to taser him in order to take him into custody.  Copp was remanded to the Broome county jail, Lynette Copp was charged with obstructing governmental administration and faces court action at a later date.

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Chenango County will not be getting state of federal aid following last months flooding that affected the village of Sherburne.   FEMA had determined that the cost of damage from the flooding did not meet their minimum threshold; governor Cuomo has now narrowed down state emergency funding to the 5 hardest hit counties in the Mohawk Valley only.

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A Town of Chenango railway underpass was closed yesterday afternoon after a garbage truck crashed into it.  The Broome County Sheriff’s Office reported that the driver of the Waste Management truck disregarded the posted 10’6″ clearance, sign and struck the bridge over Patch Road and causing significant damage. Crews from New York Susquehanna and Western Railroad were called into to assess the damage and begin repairs, 32 year-old Frank Contino was ticketed; Patch Road will be closed for repairs until they are completed.

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Police arrested 50-year-old Vincent Wallace of Endicott for 3rd degree grand larceny.  Wallace is accused of receiving over $8900 in unemployment benefits that he was not entitled to.  Wallace was released in his own recognizance pending future court action.

 

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P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 7-30-13

by wcdonews Posted on July 30, 2013

Tickets are still available for Bernie Williams at the Foothills Performing Arts center Friday night.  The show is a homecoming for the former New York Yankee Centerfielder, whose pro career began as an Oneonta Yankee.  Foothills spokesman Huemac Garcia explains:

 

(Huemac Garcia 7-30-13)

 

Tickets are available at 431-2080 or at FoothillsPAC.org.

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Governor Cuomo today signed legislation enacting Jay-J’s  Law, which allows for tougher penalties against offenders who have been convicted of repeatedly abusing a child.   The law increases the look-back period to elevate penalties for  assault on a child younger than 11 years old from 3 years up to 10 years. Jay-J’s Law is named after Jay-J Bolvin, who was severely beaten by his father in 2011,  his father was allowed to plead guilty to only misdemeanor assault, the new bill takes effect immediately.

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State  Troopers arrested 34-year-old Shaun Reed of Endicott, for Criminal Mischief, Disorderly Conduct and Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. Reed is accused of urinating on his roommate’s laptop and damaging it, during the investigation, Reed was found to be in possession of marihuana. Reed was arraigned in the Town of Union Court and remanded to the Broome County Jail.

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New York State’s short-term fiscal outlook has improved, but long-term structural balance remains a challenge, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli.  DiNapoli  said that  the  state’s 5-year fiscal outlook might have budget gaps of $2 billion next fiscal year and $2.9 billion in the two subsequent years, budget gaps could be as high as $6 billion if the state’s revenue and spending projections aren’t met.

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Delaware County Deputies investigated an ATV accident on Dryden Road in the Town of Tompkins Monday.  18-year-old Antonio Ranacelli of Walton was operating an ATV when he left the roadway to enter a trail into the woods.  The ATV rolled over throwing Ranacelli from the ATV.  He was transported to Albany Medical Center by Life Net helicopter with life threatening injuries and was in serious but stable condition later on in the evening.  The investigation is still on going.

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State troopers arrested 31 year old Lisa Pastella of Towson, Maryland  Sunday with driving while intoxicated with a blood alcohol content of .19%  Troopers responded to numerous reports of a vehicle driving erratically on I-81 northbound as it entered New York from Pennsylvania. The vehicle pulled into the Gateway rest area where it was blocked in by one of the callers until troopers arrived. Pastella was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Kirkwood Court at a later date.

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