P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 6-5-25

47 year old Michael Thiel of Sidney, appeared in Delaware County Court Tuesday and pleaded guilty to 1 count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon & 1 count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Thiel will be sentenced to a term of 2-4 years in state prison for the weapons charge, and 3 years of incarceration and 2 years of post-release supervision for the controlled substances charge. On September 10th, 2024, Sidney Police executed of a search warrant at 50 Main Street in Sidney with the assistance of the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team. A loaded pistol as well as narcotics were recovered from the residence, leading to Thiel’s arrested & convictions.

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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand discussed legislation to reduce the cost of prescription drugs for seniors as millions of older adults struggle to afford their prescription medication. As a result, many resort to cutting pills in half, skipping doses entirely, or switching to over-the-counter medication in an attempt to save money:

(Gillibrand 6-5-25)

Gillibrand’s legislation would lower the cost of some of the most expensive and commonly used prescription medications by enhancing the Department of Health and Human Services’ ability to negotiate directly with pharmaceutical companies on the price of certain prescription drugs covered under Medicare Part D. This will lower costs for people with Medicare while simultaneously reducing drug spending by the federal government.

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The May heavy metal haul out by Waste Recovery Enterprises in Sidney was another success, as Waste Recovery donated the money they received for the collected scrap metal, and gave a check to Erin Insinga at Delaware Valley Humane Society, live on WCDO this morning:

(Sean LaRose, Erin Insinga 6-5-25)

The Heavy Metal haul Out is held twice a year now, the money goes for upgrades or needs for the animals at the Humane Society, more information about adopting animals is available at (607) 563-7780.

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The Amphenol Corporation will be holding an open house on Saturday July 19th to celebrate operating for 100 years in Sidney, spokesman Chris Capello explains:

(Chris Capello 6-5-25)

Capello has also compiled a book about the companies history, which will be unveiled in July, we will air this complete interview in the coming weeks.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 6-5-25

43 year old Steven Baker of Sidney appeared in Delaware County Court Wednesday and was arraigned on a sealed indictment, which was unsealed with a charge of 3rd degree arson. The Indictment alleges that on May 19th, Baker and a co-defendant stole a motor vehicle and intentionally set fire to it in the Town of Sidney. Baker was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $50,000 cash bail.

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42 year old Jessica Pidgeon of Oneonta appeared in Delaware County Court Wednesday and pleaded guilty to 3rd degree Burglary, Pidgeon & several co-defendants unlawfully entered the former Tractor Supply in the town of Davenport with the intent to commit larceny in April, she admitted in court that they intended to steal copper, she was released to the supervision of the Delaware County Probation Department pending sentencing in August, she will likely be sentenced to 5 years of felony probation supervision.

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