WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 4-11-23

by wcdonews Posted on April 11, 2023

P.M. NEWS Tuesday 4-11-23

Recent Congressional candidate Josh Riley of Ithaca announced his campaign to run for Congress again, in what is expected to be the 19th District again. Riley lost to Marc Molinaro, who only just started as the 19th district Congressman in January, after beating Riley in last November’s general election by a thin margin.

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Police in Virginia have not yet charged Michael Davis of Richmond Virginia, in connection with the April 5th abduction of Tatiana David in Ithaca. Police in Virginia stopped Michael Davis’s vehicle shortly after he crossed into Virginia, he fled the scene before crashing his vehicle about 35 minutes later, he shot at troopers who returned fire, Davis is still in critical condition in a Virginia hospital. Tatiana David was found deceased outside Davis’s vehicle, the results of the autopsy have not yet been released.

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Delaware County District Attorney’s Office announced that 41 year old Jason Dufton of Susquehanna, Pennsylvania pleaded guilty to engaging in a Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child in Delaware County Court. Dufton admitted that he engaged in sexual conduct with a child less than 13 years old while he resided in the Town of Hancock, he will be sentenced to 7 years in state prison and 15 years of post-release supervision & he will be required to register as a sex offender upon his release from prison & he must submit a sample of his DNA for the state’s DNA databank. Sentencing will be on May 30th.

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The State Department of Corrections announced that disgraced Hollywood movie producer Harvey Weinstein has been moved to the Mohawk Correctional Facility in Rome New York. Weinstein was convicted of rape in 2020, he was sentenced to 23 years in state prison, he was also found guilty of sex crimes in California & was sentenced there to 16 years in prison. New York State Correctional officials moved Weinstein to Mohawk, following a heart procedure shortly after. His lawyers have also said that he suffers from diabetes and vision issues.

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It’s been almost a year since 12 year old Aliza Spencer of Binghamton was fatally shot while walking with her father & brother April 21st in Binghamton. Aliza’s Father Fred Spencer held a press conference & asked people to come forward with information into the shooting, A reward of $32,000 is being offered, many area residents have donated to increase the reward, so far there have been no arrests in the case.

A.M. NEWS Tuesday 4-11-23

State lawmakers passed another budget extension for another week Monday, making sure that state workers get paid. State lawmakers will not be paid themselves until a budget is passed, according to state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Sticking points in the negotiations include bail reform & the Governor’s plans for more housing statewide. The Legislature would have through April 17 to either pass a budget or extend the process again.

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Broome Count District Attorney office reported that William Effner of Walton pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Effner admitted he possessed methamphetamine with the intent to sell in the Town of Nanticoke in December, he will be sentenced to 4 years in state prison and 2 years of post-release supervision in June. Effner was previously convicted of Attempted Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in 2019 in Delaware County.

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The Binghamton Rumble Ponies will have their home opener tonight at Mirabito Stadium. The Rumble Ponies will take on the Somerset Patriots at 6:35 PM, tickets are available at bingrp.com

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The General Clinton Canoe Regatta Hall of Fame will add a few more names this year, Committee spokesman Greg Davie Told WCDO News who will be inducted:

(Greg Davie 4-11-23)

The ceremony will be held on Saturday May 27th at 1:00 PM at General Clinton Park.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 4-10-23

by wcdonews Posted on April 10, 2023

P.M. NEWS Monday 4-10-23

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office announced that a missing, nonverbal 15-year-old boy with autism was found safe by law enforcement and returned to his parents after leaving home & falling into a river in the Town of Fenton on Sunday. State Police responded to a report of the missing child in the Town of Chenango, who had been visiting family from Syracuse & he wandered off unnoticed, Broome County Sheriff’s deputies responded & found the teen within 10 minutes of the bulletin, on West Service Road in the Town of Fenton. The juvenile was wet, he was evaluated by EMS, & was returned to his parents.

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Law Enforcement agencies in Broome County teamed up to execute a narcotics search warrant at 58 Massachusetts Avenue in Johnson City Thursday, Police recovered 2 pounds of methamphetamines, 10 ounces of fentanyl, plus crack cocaine and other unidentified substances. 30 year old Evan Middleton of Johnson City was charged with several counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance & various other drug related misdemeanors counts, he was transported to the Broome County Jail and held for arraignment on the charges.

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State Authorities remind area residents that a burn ban remains in effect through mid-May. Conditions are favorable for brush fires to spread quickly due to the dry conditions, low humidity & gusty winds this time of year, several brush fire have been reported since last week, firefighters in the town of Maine responded to a brush fire earlier this afternoon.

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The Eagles Experience will be returning to the Foothills performing Arts Center in Oneonta on Friday April 28th, Terry Potter of Millennia Entertainment explains:

(Terry Potter 4-10-23)

Tickets are available at Brownpapertickets.com or at the Foothills Performing Arts center Box office.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 4-10-23

Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Hochul filed an amicus brief Friday to support the redrawing of congressional district lines following what they say was a rushed process prior to the last election that did not follow the appropriate process. Prior to the 2022 election, an independent redistricting commission redrew the congressional, Assembly and Senate lines based on the 2020 census, The commission failed to agree on new district lines, so it went back to state lawmakers, & a judge later ruled those maps were gerrymandered, then a special master to complete the maps before the election.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 30 year old Joseph Amaro of Cooperstown, following an investigation into an April 1st accident in the Town of Middlefield. Amaro was charged with DWI, Operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs & Criminal possession of a controlled substance, along with several other violations. Amaro was charged after he struck another vehicle in the Town of Middlefield, he will answer to the charges in the Town of Middlefield on a later date.

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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer visited the Norwich Fire Department last week, Schumer supports renewing the ‘Fire Grants and Safety Act of 2023′ in the Senate, he also announced that the Village of Oxford Fire Department has been awarded a $226,200 SAFER to recruit more volunteers joining the Department.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 4-7-23

by wcdonews Posted on April 7, 2023

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-7-23

State Police were called Tuesday afternoon to Castle Creek Road in the town of Chenango for a report of a car versus motorcycle fatal accident. The preliminary investigation determined that 31 year old Joseph Portorsnok of Binghamton, was turning left onto Castle Creek Road when he entered the path of a motorcycle, driven by 20 year old Kaitlynn Eaton of Castle Creek, who collided into Portorsnok. Police said that Eaton died at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

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The Broome County District Attorney’s Office announced that 38 year old Jeremiah Raub of New Milford Pennsylvania was released on $150,000 bail. Raub was charged with murder and arson in connection with a fatal house fire on Milford Street in Binghamton in 2011 that killed 17 year old Jeffrey Aissa, he was arrested by Binghamton Police last Month. Raub was placed on a pre-release program and will be monitored by Broome County Probation through a GPS ankle monitor, His next court date is scheduled for May 15th, the investigation into the fire remains active.

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Commerce Chenango will host “Preventing Targeted Violence to Keep Communities Safe” on April 26th at the Colonia Theatre, 35 South Broad Street, Norwich. Commerce Chenango President & CEO Sal Testani told WCDO News that Wes Mills at Norwich Central School District & Joseph Testani, a retired FBI agent will provide training to Commerce Chenango Members:

(Sal Testani 4-7-23)

Testani said that the Registration for the event will begin at 10:00 AM on the 26th, with the presentation starting at 11:00 AM, those interested should register by April 19th at info@chenangony.org or call 607-334-1400.

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An Easter Egg Hunt for Kids will be sponsored by the Maydole Hose Company of the Norwich Fire Department and the Norwich Business Improvement District Saturday. The event will be held at East & West Parks in Norwich, at 10:00 AM the West Park event will be held for children up to age 4, & there will be a 10:30 AM start time at East Park for Ages 5 to 8.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-7-23

State Police released their update on the reported abduction of Tatiana David in Ithaca Wednesday. A witness reported that David was forced into a white SUV by the suspect, 34 year old Michael Davis of Richmond, Virginia against her will. An endangered adult alert was issued by State Police, They said that the victim and the suspect were in a previous relationship and have a 4-year-old child together. At 9:25 pm, Davis’s vehicle was detected crossing into the State of Virginia, Virginia State Police stopped the vehicle, at which time Davis fled the scene, leading Virginia State Police on a pursuit which ended when the suspect vehicle crashed in a wooded area at 10:05 PM. Davis began firing at Virginia State Police, who returned fire, Davis was critically wounded and was taken to an area Hospital and is in critical condition, Tatiana David was located deceased outside the vehicle at the crash location with an apparent gunshot wound, her autopsy was scheduled last night, the results will be released shortly, the investigation is continuing.

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Broome County Sheriff’s Correctional Facility announced that 26 year old Tymel Platt of Binghamton is facing 6 felony charges for smuggling Cocaine and Fentanyl within the facility. The Corrections Criminal Investigations Unit acted on information that Platt was in possession of contraband, his body was scanned which revealed an item hidden on his person, they recovered 2 smaller packages, with Cocaine & 4.1 grams of Fentanyl, which is capable of killing 205 people. Platt was charged with 4 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & 2 Counts of Promoting Prison Contraband, Platt was incarcerated on assault charges, he will be arraigned at a later date in the Town of Dickinson Court.

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The United Way of Mid Rural New York officially expanded into Madison County on April 1st, making the local United Way chapter a 4 county chapter. Executive Director Elizabeth Monaco told WCDO News that the move into Madison County will present different challenges than the recent expansion into Delaware & Otsego Counties did:

(Elizabeth Monaco 4-7-23)

Monaco said that the 1st fundraising effort in Delaware & Otsego Counties, brought in almost twice the amount than the previous year, but the circumstances in Madison County will not lend itself to doubling the fundraising in the 1st full year.

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The Jericho Arts Council will present the music of the Corvettes tonight, at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater, spokesman Phil wade comments:

(Phile Wade 4-7-23)

The Gallery features the work of Rachel Hares & Mark Picone tonight, Doors open at 6:00, the show begins at 7:00 PM, tickets can be reserved at 607-288-3882.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 4-6-23

by wcdonews Posted on April 6, 2023

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 4-6-23

Police in Virginia reported that 34 year old Tatiana David of Ithaca, who was abducted from Ithaca yesterday morning, has died following a shootout with Police on I-95 in Springfield Virginia. Virginia State Police said that a trooper spotted the Jeep Cherokee that was the suspected kidnapper’s vehicle Wednesday Night, Police pulled the Jeep over & the trooper made contact with the driver and returned to his patrol car, the Jeep sped off and police pursued for about 20 miles, state police positioned vehicles around the Jeep to force it to stop. Virginia State Police said that the driver 35 year old Michael Davis began firing shots as troopers approached the Jeep, Troopers returned fire, Davis was shot and suffered life-threatening injuries, Tatiana David was shot and killed during the incident.

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The Greater Oneonta Historical Society will open its next special exhibition April 22nd, the exhibition will commemorate the bicentennial of the D&H Railroad’s History in the town and city of Oneonta, according to Society Curator Marcela Micucci:

(Marcela Micucci 4-5-23)

Micucci said that a variety of free programs will coincide with the D&H exhibition, including a tour of the historic D&H Red Caboose in Neahwa Park; a Walking Tour at the D&H Roundhouse remains; The exhibits opens on April 22nd at the Society’s location on Main Street in Oneonta, an opening reception will begin at 6:00 PM & will be open to the public.

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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce Announced their annual award winners at their meeting Wednesday Morning, Dr. Rohan Jayasena was chosen as the winner of the “Citizen Of The Years” award, he told WCDO News of his reaction:

(Dr. Jayasena 4-6-23)

The Chamber also chose Waste Recovery Enterprises as the “Business of the Years” award winner, and Kyle Westcott, who formerly owned the Sidney Great American Food Store, was named as the winner of the Commitment to Community Award.

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Delaware County District Attorney’s office announced that 33 year old Andelis Santiago of Hartford Connecticut, was convicted on 1 count of Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs and Unlawfully Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle in the Town of Hancock Court. Santiago was alleged to have been speeding on State Route 17 in the Town of Hancock, State Police initiated a traffic stop, & he failed to stop his vehicle for approximately 8 miles, until he drove off the road. Santiago was fined $1,400, plus a $50 DNA fee for submitting a sample for the State DNA databank, he was also ordered to attend a Victim’s Impact Panel and successfully complete an Impaired Driver Program & he must undergo a drug and alcohol evaluation, he could face a year in jail if he fails to comply.

A.M. NEWS Thursday 4-6-23

Broome County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic dispute Monday, 30 year old Stephen Pudiak of Port Crane is accused of placing a gun at his girlfriend & also allegedly choking the women, in front of her 3-year-old daughter, she snuck away from their residence to file charges with the Broome County Sheriff’s Office when Pudiak fell asleep. Deputies made contact with Pudiak and took him into custody without issue, they seized weapons that he was not allowed to possess, he was taken to the Broome County Sheriff’s Office Central Arraignment and charged with 5 counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Unlawful Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device, Criminal Obstruction of Breathing & menacing.

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26 Year old Brandin VanTassel of Walton, was sentenced Monday in Delaware County Court for Criminal Contempt. VanTassel previously pleaded guilty to Criminal Contempt in February, with a 6 month sentence & 5 years’ probation supervision, he contacted the protected party again in violation of the order of protection, Delaware County Court Judge Gary Rosa ruled that as a result of the new conduct, the Court was not bound by the original plea agreement, VanTassel was re-sentenced to 1 and 1/3 to 4 years in state prison.

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced over $70 million in financial assistance for water infrastructure improvement projects across New York State. The Village of Sidney received $565,312 short-term interest free financing and $887,469 in grants for the planning, design, and construction of wastewater treatment facility upgrades.

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Bassett Healthcare & Helios Care are teaming up to bring Author Sallie Tisdale for a town hall event Today at 6:00 PM at the Bassett Medical Center’s Clark Auditorium, to talk about Advance Directives, Bassett Spokesman Tim Schaffer explains:

(Tim Schaffer 4-6-23)

Schaffer said that the event will also be available through ZOOM, the links can be found at Bassett.org or through the Bassett Facebook page.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-5-23

by wcdonews Posted on April 5, 2023

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-5-23

The Sidney Chamber of Commerce Announced their annual award winners at their meeting this morning, Sean Larose is the General Manager of Waste Recovery Enterprises, which won “Business of the Years” award:

(Sean Larose 4-5-23)

Kyle Westcott, who formerly owned the Sidney Great American Food Store, was named as the winner of the Commitment to Community Award:

(Kyle Westcott 4-5-23)

Dr. Rohan Jayasena was also honored as the Citizen of the Years by the Sidney Chamber, all will be honored at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner in June.

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State Police And the Division of Criminal Justice Services released a Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert today. 34 year old Tatiana David from Ithaca was last seen this morning at about 7:20 AM and may have been abducted. David is described as a black woman about 5’9″ tall and about 180 pounds, with black hair & brown eyes, she was last seen with 35 year old Michael David, who was driving a white Jeep Cherokee, they may be headed through this area heading for New York City. Police said that Davis is a black man, 6’4″ tall about 200 pounds with black hair & brown eyes. Anyone with information is asked to call 911, or 607-561-7400.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for Tanya McGreal on an outstanding warrant, she was last known to frequent the Colesville Road area of the Town of Colesville. McGreal is a white female, 5’5″ about 135 pounds, with brown hair & brown eyes, she is wanted for 3rd degree burglary. Anyone with information on the location of McGreal is asked to contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office at gobroomecounty.com/sheriff/warrants or at (607) 778-1196.

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The State Comptroller’s Office audited the state Department of Health, reporting that they need to make sure that they get the drug rebates that it is entitled to under federal regulations. State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli said that the largest portion of money left on the table was $109.4 million in rebates, following an error on 490,875 claims that incorrectly showed that no Medicaid payment had been made, making them ineligible for rebates, another mistake with Magellan resulted in missing out on $9.6 million in rebates.

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2 local Fire Departments will hold their annual “Recruit New York” event on April 29th this year, Roger Barnhart of the Bainbridge Fire Department explains:

(Roger Barnhart 4-5-23)

The Statewide Recruit New York Event will be held on April 22nd this year.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-5-23

Delaware County District Attorney Office announced that 46-year-old Justin Valk of Davenport, was indicted by a Delaware County Grand Jury for allegedly murdering his wife Stephanie Valk on or about July 29- August 1, 2022, in the Town of Davenport. In addition to the 2 Murder counts, Valk was charged with Reckless Endangerment & Assault. Valk will be arraigned on the Grand Jury Charges in Delaware County Court on April 10, he is being held at the Delaware County Correctional Facility.

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40 year old Derek Wignall of Hancock appeared in Delaware County Court Monday and pleaded guilty to Criminal Contempt, for allegedly violating an order of protection. After arraignment, Wignall pleaded guilty to the charge, he admitted that he disobeyed the order of protection by threatening violence against the protected party, he will be sentenced to serve 6 months in the Delaware County Correctional Facility, and then 5 years of felony probation supervision. Wignall was committed to the custody of the Delaware County Sheriff’s Department following his guilty plea, Sentencing is scheduled for May 15th.

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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will have their next meeting this morning at 8:00 AM. The meeting will be held at the Beez Kneez at 21 Union Street.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 4-4-23

by wcdonews Posted on April 4, 2023

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 4-4-23

The Norwich City Police Department and Norwich Fire Department responded to a residence in the City of Norwich where 4 victims of an apparent drug overdose were located. One victim was found outside the residence unconscious and the two others were found unconscious inside. The fourth victim was found deceased inside the residence. The City Police Department wants to make everyone aware of the possibility of an unusual type of narcotic being sold, laced with something that could have irreversible effects on the person using it. Anyone with information on the source of the illegal narcotics, should call the Norwich Police T.I.P.S line on 607-334-8477.

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“AK” McEwan Lomnicki has been released from a Syracuse hospital & has returned home to Sidney. McEwan Lomnicki was struck by a vehicle while walking home from School on February 15th, 31 year old Courtni Baker of Sidney was charged with Aggravated DWI, & numerous other charges for the incident. The 14 year Sidney Basketball enthusiast has a long recovery ahead of her & she expressed gratitude for the community support following the incident, AK’s Father, Rich Lomnicki told WCDO News that she still requires rest at home and it is unknown when she can return to Sidney Middle School.

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State Police & The Governor’s Office announced that More than 50 school districts across the state received ‘swatting’ threats today including in Central New York, Long Island, the Southern Tier and the North Country. “Swatting threats are false and are intended to cause panic, the State Police will investigate all of the threats and work closely with all levels of law enforcement to identify the perpetrators & prosecute them.

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30 year old Robert Grice of Deposit, appeared in the Deposit Town Court on Monday and pleaded guilty to Criminal Obstruction of Breathing. Grice allegedly put his hands around the throat of a 22-year-old female victim during the course of a domestic dispute. The Court imposed over $650 in fines & fees, Grice was also required to provide a sample of his DNA for inclusion in the State DNA databank, the Court also issued a 1-year full stay away order of protection mandating, he was also sentenced to a one-year conditional discharge, if he violates the terms, he is subject to being re-sentenced to 364 days incarceration.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office announced that A routine traffic stop in Binghamton led to an arrest on an outstanding warrant for aggravated harassment charges on Sunday. Deputies observed a parked car at a gas Station and identified the driver as 26 year old Jesse Roberts who was wanted for aggravated harassment for allegedly sending threatening messages to a woman and was taken into custody. Roberts had been driving with an open container of alcohol and six open license suspensions for failing to appear in court for traffic tickets, he faces a number of additional charges and was taken to the Broome County Correction Facility for arraignment.

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Tickets went on sale for the new season at the Chenango River Theatre in Greene, Artistic Director Zach Curtis told WCDO News about the upcoming season:

(Zach Curtis 4-4-23)

Curtis said that “Lend Me A Tenor” will start June 2nd, followed by “Shout The Musical” July 14th, “Wait Until Dark”, August 2nd & “The Mountaintop” on October 6th, tickets are available at chenangorivertheatre.org, also the “1 Night Stand” series shows will be announced later this month.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 4-4-23

State Police responded Friday to a fatal motor vehicle crash a the intersection of State Route 51 and Flatiron Road in the Town of Butternuts. The investigation determined that a vehicle was traveling north on State Route 8 in the Town of Guilford when a Chenango County Sheriff’s Deputy attempted a traffic stop, the driver of the vehicle failed to comply, continuing into the Otsego County Town of Butternuts, where the driver left the roadway and crashed into several trees. The driver of the vehicle was 17 year old Christian Enrico and a passenger, 16 year old Liam Pakonis both of Wayne, New Jersey were pronounced deceased at the scene. The Office of the New York State Attorney General responded to the scene and is handling the investigation.

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Broome County District Attorney’s Office reported that 28 year old John Flora of Windsor pleaded guilty to Burglary in Broome County Court Monday. In September of 2021, Flora broke into a residence on Beaver Lake Road and stole personal property of the owner, he faces 3 1/2 years in Jail when sentenced on June 30th.

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The Binghamton Rumble Ponies “Meet the Ponies” dinner will be held tonight at the Downtown Holiday Inn in Binghamton. The Rumble Ponies open the 2023 season on the road against the Portland Sea Dogs on Thursday April 6th, with the home opener on Tuesday, April 11th against the Somerset Patriots at 6:35 PM.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 4-3-23

by wcdonews Posted on April 3, 2023

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 4-3-23

The State Budget plan will not be ready by the midnight deadline tonight. Governor Kathy Hochul announced this afternoon that she will submit a 1 week budget extender and will work with legislative leaders to get a final budget plan in place by April 10th.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold their Legislative Leadership on April 12th at the Old Schoolhouse Inn in Downsville. The event will run from 9:00 to 11:00 Am & Will feature congressman Marc Molinaro, State Senator Peter Oberacker & assembly-members Joe Angelino, Brian Maher & Chris Tague. Registration is available at delawarecounty.org.

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Another 6 county virtual job fair will be held on April 12th, involving Chenango Delaware & Otsego Counties. The Job Fair will run from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, More information is available at 315-207-6951 extension 133 OR working-solutions.org.

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The New York State Cannabis Control Board provisionally approved 99 more Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary licenses, increasing New York’s total to 165. 2 of the new dispenaries will be in the Southern Tier.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 4-3-23

Bassett Healthcare & Helios Care are teaming up to bring Author Sallie Tisdale for a town hall event Thursday at 6:00 PM at the Bassett Medical Center’s Clark Auditorium, to talk about Advance Directives, Bassett Spokesman Tim Schaffer explains:

(Tim Schaffer 4-3-23)

Schaffer said that the event will also be available through ZOOM, the links can be found at bassett.org or through the Bassett Facebook page.

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced the availability of $2.2 million through the state’s Opioid Settlement Fund to help connect New Yorkers to addiction services. The “Connections to Care” initiative will provide up to 11 grants for eligible providers to connect individuals in high-need and under served populations to long-term recovery. New Yorkers struggling with an addiction, or whose loved ones are struggling, can call 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or by texting HOPENY.

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The Next Meeting of the General Clinton Canoe Regatta will be held tonight. The meeting begins at 6:30 pm in the back room at Bob’s Diner.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 3-31-23

by wcdonews Posted on March 31, 2023

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 3-31-23

State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli issued a statement today regarding the state budget negotiations on the budget plan that is due with the next few days. DiNapoli said the the Governor and Legislature are discussing many issues as they work to finalize the state budget, which needs to be passed at the end of business on Monday, April 3, in order to meet payroll requirements, if a final agreement is not reached, lawmakers can pass a budget extender, which is a temporary solution to ensure that state workers get paid on April 6. DiNapoli said that State law also requires his office to withhold salary payments to legislators after March 31 if a budget is not in place.

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Delaware County Public Health announced that a raccoon tested positive for rabies in the town of Delhi. This is the first animal in Delaware County to test positive for rabies in 2023, 1 dog was bitten by a the rabid raccoon, there were no human exposures. According to the owner of the exposed dog, the raccoon was not acting sick or appeared to be rabid. Vaccination records of the dog indicated the animal was not up to date on its rabies vaccinations & will have a 6-month quarantine following State Department of Health guidelines. Public Health recommends that pet owners take advantage of any of the free remaining rabies clinics in Delaware County, in Sidney on May 8th from 5:30PM to 7:30PM at the Sidney Fire Hall: 74 River Street, or in Hancock on May 22nd from 5:30 to 7:30PM at the Hancock Town Hall, at 661 West Main Street.

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19th District Congressman Marc Molinaro announced his schedule for visits around the district. Today, Congressman Molinaro visits the Otsego- Northern Catskills BOCES at 12:15, & Fox Hospital in Oneonta at 1:30pm & the Oneonta Town Council at 3:15pm on Monday the Congressman will visit SUNY Binghamton at 2:30pm.

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Chenango County Hospice has started their annual Spring Fundraising plant sale, Hospice Spokesperson Sarah Green explains:

(Sarah Green 3-31-23)

Green said that order should be in by May 3rd & the Pick up day at various locations around Chenango County will be May 9th.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 3-31-23

The State Police announced that they are aware of swatting incidents that have occurred across the state. “Swatting is when a caller states that there is an active shooter in a school, so far all of the reports were unfounded. Local law enforcement agencies are working with State Police and Federal officials to investigate the threats.

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The United States Attorney’s Office announced that Adam Baldwin of Binghamton was sentenced to 30 months in jail for receiving shipments of methamphetamine, which he provided to a 3rd party in exchange for payment. The drugs were sent to an Alexandria Bay UPS store. Law enforcement intercepted 2 of the packages in October 2021, they contained 1,070 grams of pure methamphetamine. Baldwin was also sentenced to a 3 year term of post-release supervision.

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The Town of Unadilla announced their Spring Clean up will be held this Friday starting at 6:30 Am until 2:00 PM. The town will accept, Appliances, Scrap Metal, Electronics, 4 tires per residence, more information is available at town of unadilla.org.

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Les Gregory of Sidney will turn 100 years old on Sunday, there will be Celebration for Gregory on Saturday at the Sidney Fire Station, Mr. Gregory told WCDO News of how he made it to 100 yeas of age & how he is humbled by all the attention he has received:

(Les Gregory 3-31-23)

Area resident Larry Halbert has known Les Gregory since he was a boy & he told WCDO News about Mr. Gregory:

(Larry Halbert 3-31-23)

Halbert said that Gregory served in the Army Air Core, which turned into the Air force, over 28 years, he operated his own insurance business, volunteered in the Sidney & other Fire Departments for over 70 years, he created the Delaware County Arson Task Force and is a long time Sidney Rotary member. Halbert said that every Sidney household will get a copy of the Walton Reporter this week, which spotlights Les Gregory’s life. WCDO will air the full interview with Les Gregory following the 6:00 PM News tonight, and again tomorrow immediately following the WCDO Birthday Club at 9:30 AM.

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The Annual Town of Sidney Republican Dinner will be held Saturday at 6:00 PM at Club 55 in Sidney. Prominent Republicans attending include 19th District Congressman Marc Molinaro, State Senator Peter Oberacker as well as local officials, more information is available at 563-1993.

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The 9th Annual Youth For Christ “Joker 3.6 Mile Run And 1.1 Mile Walk” will be held Saturday, starting at 10:30 AM at 16 Watson Street in Unadilla, more information or registration available at 607-432-0594, money raised will go for the Teen center in Unadilla.

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