A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-3-13

by wcdonews Posted on April 3, 2013

A 3.8 Million dollars federal disaster award was made by the Economic Development Administration to the Delaware County IDA.  The award will fund the purchase and preparation of the new site for Amphenol on Delaware Avenue in Sidney, as well as for the construction of the new building, the extension of a natural gas line to the existing site & the new plant, and for the recent construction of a levee around the existing facility.

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The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 33-year-old Nathan Diamond of New Berlin on an active arrest warrant for 3rd degree Criminal Trespass and 2nd degree Harassment.   Diamond is accused of failing to leave the premises of the Unadilla Valley Central School as advised by the principle; he is accused of pushing staff and making threats.  Diamond was arraigned in the Town of Columbus Court and is being held on $2,500 cash bail. He is to appear in the Town of New Berlin court on a later date.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 25-year-old Paul Poss of Sidney on a bench warrant issued by the Masonville Town Court for failing to appear.  Poss had previously been arrested for Unlawfully Cultivating Marihuana and had failed to appear at the court to address the initial charge; he was arraigned in Tompkins Town court & was released on $100 bail.

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The Chenango county sheriff’s department arrested 20-year-old Caden Cruz of Smithville for Criminal Possession of a controlled substance.  Cruz was arrested following an incident at the Dollar General Store in the Village of Oxford, he was found to be in possession of prescription medication that he could not legally possess.  Cruz was issued an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in the Village of Oxford Court at a later date.

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P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 4-2-13

by wcdonews Posted on April 2, 2013

New York state passed “Social Host” laws a few years ago, that made it illegal for parents to host parties where underage alcoholic drinking in their homes.  Dave Ramsey of the Delaware county alcohol & drug abuse council explains the law, as part of the recognition of April as “Alcohol Awareness Month”:

 

(Dave Ramsey 4-2-13)

 

Ramsey said that brain research in recent years shows that the brain does not reach its peak until around age 25, and the entering of alcohol to the brain prior to the age leads to cognitive difficulties and the stunting of an individual reaching their full potential.  More information is available by calling the council at 746-8300.

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State Troopers arrested 45-year-old Edward Ladd of Binghamton for Driving While Intoxicated with a BAC of .16%, twice the legal limit. The arrest followed a traffic stop on Interstate 88 for Failure to Move Over for an Emergency Vehicle; Ladd was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Fenton Court on April 18th.

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State Troopers arrested 51-year-old Eve Pierson of Cooperstown for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs. The arrest resulted from a 911 complaint of an erratic operator on State Route 28 in Milford; Pierson was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Milford Court on April 16th.

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NYSEG reminds contractors and customers to call Dig Safely New York at 811 to have underground facilities marked before beginning any excavation work. Every year, there are dozens of incidents of third-party damage of NYSEG’s underground natural gas and electric facilities. These incidents can put people’s lives in danger, are costly and can interrupt essential utility service.  More information is available at 1-800-962-7962 or at www.digsafelynewyork.com.

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Delaware County Deputies arrested 24-year-old Kyle Alverson of Delhi for 3rd degree Criminal Mischief, following an incident on Glen Burnie Rd in the town of Delhi, Alverson released on an appearance for April 9th, in the Town of Delhi Court.

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Binghamton police arrested 31-year-old Bryan Coole of Binghamton following traffic stop.  Police confiscated 20 bags of heroin from Coole’s car during the traffic stop, he was charged with 3rd degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and is scheduled to be arraigned the City of Binghamton Court.

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Democratic State Senator Malcolm Smith of Queens, New York City Councilman Dan Halloran and Republican County Chairmen Joseph Savino of the Bronx and Vincent Tabone of queens, were arrested today by the FBI, for allegedly hatching a scheme to allow smith to run for New York City mayor under the less populated republican line.  Smith Is accused of arranging for a real estate developer to fund bribes, and Halloran is accused of negotiating the payments to be $40,000, the developer was actually an undercover officer.  More arrested are anticipated shortly.  Smith previously served as the state senate majority leader, he scheduled to be arraigned this afternoon in Westchester County.

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A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 4-2-13

by wcdonews Posted on April 2, 2013

The Binghamton Mets will host their annual “Welcome Back B-Mets” Dinner at the Binghamton Riverwalk Hotel & Conference Center in downtown Binghamton tonight.  B-Mets players and mascots will arrive at 5:30 PM for the “Meet the Mets” autograph reception. Dinner will be served at 7:00 PM followed by a special baseball program with players & coaches introductions.  The B-Mets home opener will be on April 11th at NYSEG stadium.

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The next regular meeting of the Oneonta Common Council will be tonight.  The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the common council chambers on the 2nd floor of city hall.

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P.M. NEWS MONDAY 4-1-13

by wcdonews Posted on April 1, 2013

Governor Cuomo is signing the final budget plan today, to bring the state the 3rd on time budget in a row.  The governor discussed the achievements of the budget plan:

 

(Cuomo 4-1-13)

 

The budget wraps up at around 141.5 billion dollars, the increase in the total from last year is from federal money designated for Hurricane Sandy repairs to infrastructure in the hardest hit areas.

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39-year-old Aaron Powell of Binghamton was denied bail in Broome county court, and was returned to the Broome County jail.  Powell faces 2 counts of 2nd degree murder for the deaths of his estranged wife Christina and 24 year old Mario Masciarelli in the family home on Lisi drive in Binghamton on march 22nd.  Powell was arrested march 26th after he was spotted at a conveniece store in Springville Pennsylvania. .

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State Police at Oneonta arrested 22-year-old Ethan Hall of Otego for Driving While Intoxicated with a BAC of .15%. The arrest resulted from a 1-vehicle property damage accident that occurred on State Route 205 in Oneonta, Hall was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Oneonta Court on April 9th.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the scene of a brush fire on East Terry Clove road in the Town of Hamden Saturday. 54-year-old Joseph Kilanowski had been burning wood debris on his property when the fire grew beyond his control and spread into a nearby wooded area. The Delhi Fire Department responded to the scene,  Kilanowski was charged with “Negligently Causing a Forest Fire”, he was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear April 15th, in the Town of Hamden Court.  Officials remind area residents that the annual New York State burn ban is in effect through May.

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State Police at Oneonta arrested 22-year-old Jean Marie Marullo of Schenevus for Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. The arrest resulted from a traffic stop on Interstate 88 in the town of Milford; Marullo was issued an Appearance Ticket returnable to the Town of Milford Court on April 23rd.

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The Oneonta Parks & Recreation commission will hold their next regular meeting today.  The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM in the common council chambers at city hall.

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Delaware County Sheriff Deputy’s investigated a 1-car motor vehicle fire Friday on Catskill Turnpike road near ELK Creek road in the town of Meredith. The car belonging to 32 year old David Alleyne of Delhi started smoking while he was operating the vehicle. Alleyne then attempted to extinguish the fire with water but was unable to do so and exited the vehicle before it became fully engulfed in flames. No injuries were reported.

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State Troopers arrested 31-year-old Alia Thomas of the Bronx for 2nd degree Criminal Impersonation and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle.  The arrest resulted from a traffic stop on Interstate 81 in the town of Chenango; Thomas was arraigned in the Town of Chenango court and released after posting $500 cash bail.

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A.M. NEWS MONDAY 4-1-13

by wcdonews Posted on April 1, 2013

The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force & Binghamton Police arrested Jerell Thompson of 21 Baxter Street following a search of his apartment.   Police confiscated 30 envelopes of heroin and over $1,000 in cash, Thompson is accused of tampering with evidence by swallowing cocaine, he was taken to and area hospital for treatment, he was treated, released and was remanded to the Broome County Jail on various drug charges.

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Today is the first day of the 2013 trout and salmon fishing season.  This year, Governor Cuomo is urging New Yorkers of all ages to participate in the NY Open for Hunting and Fishing initiative, where Groups and organizations that desire to conduct a clinic must follow guidelines developed by DEC. The guidelines and application to conduct a free Sport fishing Clinic can be found on DEC’s website at dec.ny.gov. Applications must be returned to DEC for review and approval at least 30 days prior to the date of the event.

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P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 3-29-13

by wcdonews Posted on March 29, 2013

The state Assembly wrapped up voting on Budget Bills Thursday after the State Senate completed their budget bills Wednesday.  Area assemblyman Pete Lopez commented about the final product:

 

(Lopez 3-29-13)

 

The budget will finish up at 141.5 billion dollars, Governor Cuomo is expected to sign it today, and it’s the third straight on time budget.

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A New scam Is being Perpetrated by phone where area residents have received calls attributed to Microsoft, Time Warner or an anti-virus company, the callers eventually convince the residents that they can fix their computer problems, if they are granted access.  Jakkie Bickos of Country Computers in Unadilla explains:

 

(Jakkie Bickos 3-29-13)

 

Bickos said that it’s always a good idea to change all of your passwords if they have allowed access to whir PC’s; & it is not a good idea to give any kind of information out to unknown callers.

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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office and the Village of Sherburne Police Department executed a “no knock” search warrant, following a lengthy investigation by Narcotics Detectives into the distribution of heroin.   Detectives seized heroin, cocaine, marihuana, scales, packaging material, an illegally possessed rifle and cash, charged were 21 year old Jennah Shreve, 23 year old Joshua Trask & 22 year old Dustin Dunagan of Sherburne on a variety of drug charges. .   Shreve & Trask were arraigned & were sent to the Chenango county jail on $1000 cash bail, Dunagan was released on an appearance ticket in the Village of Sherburne Court at a later date.   More arrests are pending, & the investigation is continuing.

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State Police at Sidney arrested 27-year-old Anthony Albro of Walton, for Unlawful Possession of Marihuana and on an active Arrest Warrant from Village of Walton Court. The arrest resulted from an investigation into a reported intoxicated individual at the Village Laundromat in Bainbridge, Albro was issued an Appearance Ticket returnable to the Village of Bainbridge Court on April 8th, he was then turned over to the Village of Walton Police Department on the active arrest warrant.

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The State Labor Department announced that the final January private sector job count was 7.4 million, the State’s unemployment rate remained at 8.4%. Locally, Delaware county lost jobs in February, Otsego, Chenango & Broome all had slight jobs gains last month.

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State Police are reminding motorists to slow down & move over when they see emergency or hazard vehicles on the side of state roads and highways.  State Police will initiate special traffic enforcement efforts starting Monday April 1st through the 7th.  The  “Move Over Law” requires drivers to move over in order to avoid colliding with an authorized emergency or hazard vehicle, which is parked, stopped or standing on the shoulder of a road or highway with its emergency lights activated.

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The Binghamton Zoo’s Easter Eggstravaganza event will be on Saturday & Sunday this weekend, from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm both days. Ticket booth closes at 3:00 pm.   The Easter Bunny, an egg hunt, crafts, games, and face painting are all scheduled.

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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 3-29-13

by wcdonews Posted on March 29, 2013

The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office and Sherburne Police investigated a suspicious incident on North Main Street in the Village of Sherburne Thursday night.   The Sheriff’s Office received a report of a suspicious pipe on the sidewalk in front of a building on North Main Street, The area was cordoned off and people were evacuated.  The Endicott Police Bomb Squad responded to the scene and assisted in determining that the pipe was empty and not a threat to safety.  North Main Street was reopened and all residents were allowed to return at approximately 12:15 a.m. on March 29th.

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Governor Cuomo and state leaders announced the early passage of the 2013-14 Budget, as the Assembly passed all of the budget bills yesterday in a lengthy session.  The Enacted Budget includes job-creating initiatives; new tax cuts for small businesses & middle class families, education reforms and an increase in the minimum wage to $9 per hour over the next 3 fiscal years.

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State Troopers arrested 24-year-old Thomas Reeves of Port Crane for Possession of a Hypodermic Instrument. The arrest resulted from a search of Reeves’ belongings at the Deposit station while he was there for questioning on separate matter. Reeves was arraigned in the Town of Windsor Court and released on his own recognizance to appear at a later date.

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P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 3-28-13

by wcdonews Posted on March 28, 2013

The state senate finished up their work on the state budget plan Wednesday, area state senator Jim Seward said that he was pleases with the school aid increases:

 

(Seward 3-28-13)

 

Seward also approved of the budgets ability to continue to control state spending, cut taxes, & send money to municipalities for road & bridge projects.

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Commerce Chenango’s Economic Development Department announced the approval of a foreign-trade zone in Chenango County. Commerce Chenango CEO Steve Craig told WCDO News how it works:

 

(Steve Craig 3-28-13)

 

Craig said that CWS & Norwich Pharmaceuticals would be taking advantage of the program, which could lead to job growth at both companies in the future.

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The Chenango county sheriff’s department arrested 22-year-old Phillip Kennedy of Greene for 2nd degree obstructing governmental administration.  Kennedy is accused of attempting to prevent law enforcement from interviewing a witness to domestic dispute in the Town of Greene; he was arraigned in the Town of Greene Court and was released and ordered to reappear at a later date.

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Walton Central School agriculture education teacher Tina Miner-James is being recognized this afternoon as 1 of the top 6 Outstanding Agricultural Teachers in the U.S. by receiving a complimentary 2-year lease on new 2013 Toyota Tundra.  A Toyota representative will recognize James during a special assembly at the Walton Central School this afternoon.

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Jazz musician Branford Marsalis will perform at the Foothills Performing arts center in Oneonta April 7th, with local performers also involved in the show.  Foothills Spokesman Huemac Garcia explains:

 

(Huemac Garcia 3-28-13)

 

Tickets are on sale at FoothillsPAC.org or by calling 431-2080.

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State Troopers arrested 32-year-old Shakeen Elliott of Johnson City for Driving While Intoxicated with a BAC result of .15 %. The arrest resulted from a traffic accident on State Route 12 in Greene; Elliott was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Greene Court at a later date.

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State Troopers at Sidney arrested 31-year-old Larry Miller of Oneonta, for Driving While Intoxicated.  The arrest resulted from a traffic stop on State Route 7 in the Village of Unadilla; Ellis was issued tickets and released pending further Court action in the Town of Unadilla Court on April 22nd.

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The Chenango county sheriff’s department arrested 19-year-old Dylan Comfort of Otselic on an active bench warrant for violating the terms of his probation.  Comfort was originally charged with 3rd degree Forgery, 3rd degree Identity Theft & Petty Larceny.  Comfort was arraigned and was sentenced to Chenango County Correctional facility for 180 days due to the probation violation.

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The Bainbridge-Guilford Board of Education will hold a special meeting tonight in the District Conference room at 6:00 PM. The Board will move into Executive Session to discuss the potential staffing implications of the increased state aid.

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