Monthly Archives: December 2014

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 12-18-14

by wcdonews Posted on December 19, 2014

Reactions from local lawmakers are coming in regarding yesterdays’ announcement that the State will ban Hydraulic Fracturing for natural gas. state senator Jim Seward comments: (Seward 12-18-14) Local Assemblyman Cliff Crouch released a statement calling the whole process

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A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 12-18-14

by wcdonews Posted on December 19, 2014

The State Department of Health has completed its public health review of high-volume hydraulic fracturing and Acting Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker recommended that high-volume hydraulic fracturing should not move forward in New York State. Dr. Zucker announced his findings and … Continue reading →

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P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 12-17-14

by wcdonews Posted on December 17, 2014

Governor Cuomo announced today that New York will not move forward with hydrofracking. The announcement follows a study on a possible health effects on Hydraulic Fratcuring for Natural gas. State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker doesn’t recommend moving forward with … Continue reading →

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A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 12-17-14

by wcdonews Posted on December 17, 2014

The New York gaming facility location commission will hold their final meeting today, they are expected to announce the 4 winning proposals to operate casinos in 3 upstate regions, one of those is The Souther Tier. ———————————- Governor Cuomo announced … Continue reading →

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P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 12-16-14

by wcdonews Posted on December 16, 2014

Over $468 million in federal funding including in last week’s Omnibus Spending bill will go for 2 Presidential Helicopter construction projects. Lockheed Martin in Owego will participate in the construction along with Sikorsky Aircraft. ——————————- Governor Cuomo signed a bill … Continue reading →

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A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 12-16-14

by wcdonews Posted on December 16, 2014

The Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery announced that 24 projects identified through the NY Rising Community Reconstruction Program would receive more than $11.6 million in funding, as part of Round Four of the State’s Regional Economic Development Council initiative. More … Continue reading →

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P.M. News Monday 12-15-14

by wcdonews Posted on December 15, 2014

Officials at the Utica School of commerce announced that the vast majority of classes at the Oneonta Branch and Sidney Site would be suspended for the Spring Semester. All current students and re-entering students will be able to continue their … Continue reading →

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A.M. NEWS MONDAY 12-15-14

by wcdonews Posted on December 15, 2014

Fire Destroyed a South Otselic building Sunday afternoon that housed a store, police sub-station and apartments. Firefighters responded to 1597 State Highway 26, from South Otselic, Smyrna, Norwich, Plymouth and 5 other area departments. No injuries were reported, 5 families … Continue reading →

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