WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-25-23

by wcdonews Posted on January 25, 2023

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-25-23

The winter weather continues today with small accumulations of snow expected, meteorologist Rich Townsend explains;

(Rich Townsend 1-25-23)

We’ll have the complete WCDO forecast following this newscast.

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The Get-there Mobility Program is looking for drivers & people needing their services to give & get rides in the rural areas of the Southern Tier. Get-There Assistant Director Maegan Berliner explains:

(Maegan Berliner 1-25-23)

More information is available by calling 855-373-4040 of going to gettherescny.org. Get-there is a program offered through the Rural Health Care Network of South Central New York.

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The Broome County District Attorney’s Office announced that 40 year old Mitchell McComas of Binghamton was sentenced to 1 1/2 to 3 years in state prison for stealing a truck and a television. McComas admitted that in January of 2022, he stole a 2020 Ford F-150 truck from Hallstead, Pennsylvania and drove it to Best Buy in Vestal, where he stole a $300+ television, he pleaded guilty to Attempted Criminal Possession, he is a repeat offender who was convicted of Grand Larceny in 2018.

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The New York State Department of Civil Service announced that the application period is now open for New York’s entry-level investigative civil service exams. The exams, which are used to fill titles in several state agencies, will be held as in-person written exams in April 2023. Qualified candidates can apply online until 11:59pm on Wednesday, February 22nd, More information is available at cs.ny.gov/jobseeker.

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The Gilbertsville Improvement Society has an online auction through Lambrecht Auction of Bainbridge. 80 items are offered, Those interested in viewing or bidding on auction items may visit lambrechtauction.com or www.laibids.com Bidding closes on February 16th. An in-person preview of auction items will be held on February 11th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon at the Gilbert Block on Commercial Street. The auction is raising funds for maintenance and structural improvements of the Gilbert Block.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 1-25-23

Attorney General Letitia James along with the Department of Justice & a coalition of 8 states allege that Google has engaged in a 15-year, organized campaign so it could obtain outsized influence at all levels of the ad tech industry, and has used its power to reduce competition. Through this lawsuit, the coalition of states are seeking to have Google sell off various ad tech tools to restore a competitive balance in digital advertising, other states involved in the lawsuit include California, Colorado, Connecticut, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and Virginia.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies observed a vehicle traveling on State Highway 206 in the Town of Hancock, at 86 mph in a posted 55 mph zone. Deputies identified the driver of the vehicle as 19-year-old Jaden Whitfield of Hilton, A check of Whitfield’s driver’s license revealed that his driving privileges were suspended. Whitfield was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle and failing to surrender NYS License to DMV, Unlicensed Operator, Speeding among several other lesser charges, Whitfield was released and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Hancock Court at a later date.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 1-23-23

by wcdonews Posted on January 23, 2023

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-23-23

36 year old Jason Gerhard of Montrose Pennsylvania was found guilty in Broome County Court today for Criminal Possession of a Weapon. State Police responded to a home on Patch Road in the Town of Chenango last February, where Gerhard entered a residence without permission, he was in possession of an illegal handgun & was arrested, at that time, Gerhard was on probation for illegal possession of a .38 caliber revolver. Gerhard could spend 3½ to 7 years in State prison when he is sentenced on April 20th.

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The New York State Sheriffs’ Association announced that this year’s President is Sheriff Craig Apple of Albany County, he is the 4th term Sheriff of Albany County. Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond was named 1st Vice President of the New York State sheriff’s Association.

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The Endicott Police Department arrested 44 year old David Scanlin for 3rd degree burglary, Grand Larceny and & 3rd degree Arson. Back on January 11th, Scanlin is accused of setting fire to a vehicle parked at J&K Auto Clinic, later that day, Scanlin is accused of stealing a vehicle on the lot at Tank’s Auto Sales. Scanlin was remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail.

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The latest Sienna College poll shows that New York Voters approve of the job Kathy Hochul is doing as Governor 56-36%, her best marks since taking over as Governor. 6 of Hochul’s State of the State proposals have overwhelming support, but her proposal to allow SUNY to increase tuition is strongly opposed. In the same Poll, Voters Say that Long Island Republican Congressman George Santos should Resign from Congress, following a string of lies told on the campaign trail. About 2/3rd of Democrats, 59% of independents and a about half of Republicans polled said that Santos should resign, only 17% said he shouldn’t resign.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-23-23

State Attorney General Letitia James has requested records relating to a New Year’s incident where a Binghamton Police Officer was taped kneeling on the neck of Hamail Waddell, who filed a complaint against the officer. Binghamton Police said that the officer is on desk duty, following protests outside the Police station, anyone with video of the incident is asked to turn it over to Binghamton Police investigators by calling 607-772-7089.

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State Police today announced the results of a January 17th speed enforcement initiative along the New York portion of U.S. Highway 20. State Police and local law enforcement agencies stepped up patrols during the morning and evening drive times. 25 Troopers from various Troops issued a total of 178 citations and gave 41 warnings. 104 of the citations issued were for speed.

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the availability of up to $7.5 million for state-certified providers and other treatment programs to establish low threshold services to address opioid addiction. The funding will provide up to $500,000 for 15 programs statewide to offer low threshold services, certified treatment providers, clinics by the state Office of Mental Health, hospitals, and harm reduction programs are eligible to apply for the funding.

Bassett Medical Center announced today that it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Primary Stroke Center Certification. Primary Stroke Center Certification recognizes hospitals that meet exacting standards to support critical elements to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients, currently, strokes are the 5th leading cause of death in the U.S.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 1-20-23

by wcdonews Posted on January 20, 2023

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-20-23

The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force arrested 26 year old Taykwann Browne of Brooklyn on Wednesday, he was wanted by the New York City Police Department on a homicide charge. Officers spotted Brown operating a motor vehicle in Binghamton, he attempted to flee at a high rate of speed, he was involved in a motor vehicle accident a short time later. Brown fled the accident scene on foot & he was taken into custody a short time later. Police seized a loaded handgun, fentanyl, drug paraphernalia, Brown was charged with Attempted Assault, Reckless Endangerment, 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon plus Obstruction of Governmental Administration, Resisting Arrest & Criminal Trespass.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Oneonta Job Corps on December 10th, where they located a male subject being restrained by security. 20-year-old Richard Polimeni assaulted another man with a barbell weight while working out in the gym, he was arrested for Attempted Assault & Criminal Possession of a Weapon and was being held at the Otsego County Jail pending court action .

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19th Congressional District Representative Marc Molinaro will host swearing-in ceremonies in Broome County and Ulster County Saturday. The Broome County Ceremony will be held at 11:00 AM at the Kilmer Mansion at 9 Riverside Drive, the Oath will be administered by Broome County Sheriff Fred Akshar, the 2nd ceremony will be in Saugerties at 4:00 PM Saturday, he will be sworn in there by former area Congressman Chris Gibson.

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Broome County District Attorney’s office announced that 46 year old Jamie Crowley of Windsor was sentenced to 7 years in prison with 5 years of post release supervision. Crowley was found guilty in Broome County Court by a Jury, for criminal possession of a weapon, criminal possession of a firearm & menacing following a an incident in Windsor in July of 2021, he was accused of pointing a weapon at a responding deputy, the deputy shot Crowley in the shoulder.

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The Jericho Arts Council presents Remington Ryde at the Bainbridge Town Hal Theater Saturday night, Doors open at 6:00 PM at the concerts starts at 7:00 PM, Tickets are available at the door or you may reserve a ticket ahead by calling 607-288-3882. In the art gallery that evening the works of Michael Price will be on display.

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The Jericho Arts Council announced that they are looking for artists to paint Adirondack Chairs for this year’s Regatta Row, spokesperson Rachel Hares explains:

(Rachel Hares 1-20-23)

Hares said that the chairs will be displayed along Main Street in Bainbridge in April & May & they will be auctioned off at the General Clinton Canoe Regatta.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-20-23

The Raymond Corporation of Greene will be holding a Job Fair this Saturday at their facility, Executive Vice President Steve Van Nostrand told WCDO News that they are looking to continue with their growth:

(Steve Van Nostrand 1-17-23)

The Raymond Job Fair will be Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, at 22 South Canal Street in Greene.

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The new Electric Vehicle Rights Act goes into effect tomorrow. The new law prohibits homeowners’ associations from preventing homeowners from installing EV charging stations on their properties.

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The Rogers Center’s Board of Directors has hired David Carson to lead the environmental education center as the new executive director. Carson is a Central New York Native, the public is invited to meet Carson and the entire staff at Rogers’ annual Winter Living Celebration, Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm.

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The American Red Cross is hosting a Blood Drive in Norwich this afternoon at the Broad Street Methodist Church from 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Appointments to donate blood are available at RedCrossblood.org; with the Red Cross Blood Donor app or at 1-800- Red Cross.

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The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce’s annual State of The State Networking Breakfast will be held this morning at SUNY Oneonta’s Morris Hall, from 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Legislators scheduled to participate are Assemblymen Brian Miller & Chris Tague, Oneonta Mayor Mark Drnek, among others.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 1-19-23

by wcdonews Posted on January 19, 2023

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 1-19-23

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple reports of a mass text from 438422@rnbenefits.org sent out to an unknown amount of phone numbers. The scammers are claiming to be from Social Services in an effort to obtain EBT numbers and PINs from potential victims. In the text, scammers falsely inform recipients that their benefit card was frozen and they need to call 1-888-392-2362 to re-activate the card. When the person calls the 888 number, they are asked to verify their card number and pin number. Any text received from 438422@rnbenefits.org should be ignored.

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State tax receipts totaled $79.8 billion through the 3rd quarter of the State Fiscal Year 2022-23, exceeding the latest projections from the Division of the Budget’s (DOB) Mid-Year Update to the State Financial Plan by nearly $7.7 billion, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Personal income tax receipts totaled $42.1 billion and were $8.1 billion above the latest financial plan projections through December 31st, but $6.9 billion lower than the same period in Fiscal Year 21-22. DiNapoli said that there were 2 fewer collection days from the prior year as well as higher refunds from the Pass-Through Entity Tax and property tax relief.

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The Community Cultural center at 1 Bridge Street in Sidney, will be hosting a fundraising event on Saturday January 28th, with music & food, according to the Center’s Board President Amy Williams:

(Amy Williams 1-19-23)

The Admission price will be $15, with proceed benefiting the Community Cultural Center’s future programs.

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The State Labor Department announced that the number of private sector jobs in New York State increased over the month by 22,100, to 8,105,700 in December. The State unemployment rate held at 4.3% in December, the Labor Participation rate was at 60.5%

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A State Senate Judiciary Panel has rejected Governor Kathy Hochul’s nomination of Justice Hector LaSalle to lead New York’s highest court, the Court of Appeals. The Committee on the Judiciary voted 10-9 against sending Justice Hector LaSalle’s nomination up for a full vote on the Senate floor following a lengthy hearing where Judge LaSalle was questioned on his record.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 1-19-23

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s Assistance in locating Robert Shelp Jr. on an outstanding warrant. Shelp is described as a White Male, about 5’7″ a60 pounds with hazel eyes & brown & gray hair, he is wanted for violation of probation for a criminal possession of stolen Property charge. Anyone with information should contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office at gobroomecounty.com/sheriff/warrants or by (607) 778-1196 or (607) 778-2923.

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Broome County Sheriff’s Office Detective Division arrested 23 year old Demetrius Johnson of Binghamton, for fraudulently using another person’s credit card information to make purchases at a local retail establishment. Johnson was charged with 2 counts each of Unlawful Possession of Personal Identification Information, Petty Larceny and Identity Theft, he was processed and released on an appearance ticket to answer his charges on a later date.

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The State’s Office of Fire Prevention and Control will begin new outreach efforts to help protect New York’s firefighters and their families from the threat of cancer. This new initiative coincides with January’s Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, raising awareness among the fire service on how to develop life-saving protocols for cancer prevention, and to support those who’ve already received a cancer diagnosis within their fire departments.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-18-23

by wcdonews Posted on January 18, 2023

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-18-23

Norwich Native & Former American Idol Contestant Kaitlyn Jackson is currently touring around the country & state in the traveling show of “Anastasia” which will be appear in Syracuse this week & In Binghamton January 30th & 31st. Jackson told WCDO News of her pursuit of getting into musical theater & her first professional role in this production:

(Kaitlyn Jackson 1-18-23)

The Binghamton shows will be at the Forum Theater in Binghamton January 30th & 31st at 7:30 PM, Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com, more information is available at nacentertainment.com/binghamton-anastasia/

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The Chenango County Historical Society announced grant awards totaling $50,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts to support the recovery of the nonprofit arts and culture sector. The Council of the Arts has awarded $90 million since Spring 2022 to a record number of artists and organizations across the state.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office announced that the City of Binghamton Police Department responded to a disturbance call at 21 Munsell Street. Police found Kiana Montanez at the residence and was arrested. Broome County Sheriff’s Office announced last week that they were looking for Montanez on a warrant from January 11th.

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The State Department of Health officials are exploring their options following a state Supreme Court judge striking down a mandate requiring health care workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Judge Gerard Neri ruled that the governor and the health department overstepped their authority by mandating a vaccine not included in state public health laws. The judge sided with a group known as “the Medical Professionals for Informed Consent”.

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced the availability $38.2 million in state funding to establish 8 Safe Options Support teams that will provide services to homeless individuals in area outside of New York City. The teams will be modeled after ones providing assistance to unsheltered individuals in New York City and will be deployed in areas of the state with high rates of street homelessness.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-18-23

The Broome County District Attorney’s Office announced that Thomas Kurtz of Whitney Point pleaded guilty to felony Attempted Assault. Kurtz admitted that on August 13, 2021, punched a corrections officer in the forehead causing a laceration that required stitches, while Kurtz was an inmate at the jail. Kurtz was convicted in 2019 for Attempted Arson, he will be sentenced to 2 to 4 years on the latest charge on April 3rd.

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The Department of Labor will be holding the Southern Tier Regional Virtual Job Fair on Thursday, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Preview day is today. Registration for job-seekers is available at nysdolvirtual3.easyvirtualfair.com. There are 2,400 job openings.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 1-17-23

by wcdonews Posted on January 17, 2023

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 1-17-23

Oneonta Police Department responded On the morning of Saturday, January 14th, at 8:58 a.m., for a report of a person down in Neahwa Park. Officers responded with members of the Oneonta Fire Department and located a 35-year-old male who was unresponsive and later declared deceased by Otsego County Coroner Terry Knapp. The male was identified, and his family notified of his passing. A death investigation was completed by the Oneonta Police Detective division and revealed no indication of foul play. Oneonta Police are not releasing the name of the deceased.

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The Raymond Corporation of Greene will be holding a Job Fair this Saturday at their facility, Executive Vice President Steve Van Nostrand told WCDO News what positions they will be looking to fill:

(Steve Van Nostrand 1-17-23)

The Raymond Job Fair will be Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, at 22 South Canal Street in Greene.

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The Norwich City School District reported that on Early Friday morning, cafeteria staff in the Gibson school were following protocol, washing bananas to serve our students, employees discovered a scorpion in the bananas. It was quickly contained. Cafeteria and custodial staff followed all protocols and no staff or students were harmed in the discovery. In addition, High School Zoology students were able to capitalize on the discovery and feed it crickets and study it under a glow light. Norwich school Officials believe that the scorpion traveled to Norwich from Guatemala, in the banana box.

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State Police arrested 24 year old Patrick Combs of Roxbury for Grand Larceny, Criminal Possession of Cannabis and Operating a Motor Vehicle while Under the Influence of Drugs. State Police were called to State Highway 30 in the town of Roxbury Sunday for a report of a larceny by a store employee. A preliminary investigation determined that Combs stole $2000 from a safe and then left the store in his vehicle. Troopers located Combs and when approaching his vehicle could smell an odor of cannabis. While conducting an inventory of the vehicle, Troopers located a large amount of cannabis, a weight scale, drug paraphernalia and alcohol. The investigation is ongoing.

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Congressman Marc Molinaro announced he has been selected to serve on the House Committee on Agriculture and the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure for the 118th Congress. Congressman Molinaro represents New York’s 19th Congressional District

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The State Department of Health announced that the XBB.1.5. variant is now the most dominant strain in New York, accounting for more than 50 percent of COVID-19 infections statewide, the strain is more transmissible than other circulating variants, though there is not yet clear evidence of significant changes to virulence or severity of disease. Currently over 3400 New Yorkers are hospitalized with COVID. The Health Department’s weekly flu surveillance report for the week ending January 7, shows influenza remaining widespread throughout the state for a fourteenth consecutive week, with a total of 293,541 positive cases across all 62 counties reported to date. Confirmed cases statewide dropped 36 percent, while overall hospitalizations were down 34 percent from the previous week with 1621 hospitalized.

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The State DOT reported that a tractor trailer jack-knifed on I-88 at about 11:30 this morning in the westbound between Exit 12 Otego and Exit 11. both lanes were blocked & traffic was detoured to state Route 7. DOT officials and other emergency personnel were on scene. WCDO will have additional details as they become available.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 1-17-23

State Police will step up speed enforcement efforts along the New York portion of U.S. Highway 20 today, as part of a 1 day project, targeted at reducing speed related crashes on non-interstate highways. The program was created by the Iowa State Patrol, U.S. Highway 20 spans 3,365 miles coast to coast. New York State has jurisdiction over 372 miles of the highway, other participating states include Iowa, Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

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State Police located 58-year-old Jan Dager of Salisbury in Herkimer County, deceased in a wooded area about half a mile from his home. Dager was reported missing from his home January 14th, The investigation is on-going.

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Village of Sidney announced that the water service disruption will be starting around 9:00 AM Tuesday, water system customers north of the Susquehanna River along Route 8 and the surrounding areas will experience water service disruptions, until about 4:00 PM. This service disruption is associated with the Village of Sidney’s work to install new water mains under the Unadilla and Susquehanna Rivers.

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The Sidney Police Department in 2022 handled a total of 3,050 calls for service. 1,791 were criminal in nature, while 1,259 were non-criminal in nature. Sidney Police responded to 85 were false business alarms, 100 were animal complaints, 196 were EMS or Fire related, there were 61 were mental health incidents. Sidney Police had 445 arrests consisting of 181 Violations, 204 Misdemeanors, 60 Felonies, 319 Traffic tickets were issued there were 389 Warnings, Sidney Police responded to 95 Motor vehicle accidents & 92 Parking tickets were issued.

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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their next meeting this morning at 7:30 am. the meeting will be held at the back of Bob’s Diner. All are welcome to attend.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 1-16-23

by wcdonews Posted on January 16, 2023

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-16-23

The State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Units are participating in a national effort to call attention to human trafficking. Members are educating Commercial Drivers about human trafficking, and providing a card that contains the number for the National Human Trafficking Hot-line, which is 888-373-7888.

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Broome County Sheriff’s Deputies responded last Tuesday to a domestic incident at the Knights Inn in the Town of Union and arrested 60 year old Samuel Stukes of Endicott. Stukes was in violation of an order of protection and was wanted by the Binghamton Police Department. Deputies heard a disturbance coming from the rear of the motel building at the same address, 43 year old Keith Johnson of Endicott was found engaging in a physical fight a 15-year-old child, he resisted arrest, tried to fight with deputies and was tased and subdued. Johnson was charged with 5 counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, & 1 count each of Obstruction, Resisting Arrest & Harassment. Both Stukes and Johnson were taken into custody.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is holding a Legislative Leadership Forum with area lawmakers, on Wednesday April 12th at the Old Schoolhouse Inn & Restaurant in Downsville. The event will begin at 9:00 AM, Chamber members can register at delawarecounty.org/events.

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The Getthere Mobility Program is looking for Volunteer Drivers in Delaware County. Drivers will bring County Residents to Appointments, Shopping, Drivers are reimbursed at 62.5 cents a mile as well as $100 for training. More information is available at gettherescny.org, or by calling 833-373-4040. Getthere is a program of the Rural Health Network of South Central New York.

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State Police are searching for 58 year old Jan Dager of Salisbury in Herkimer County. Dager has been missing since January 10th, he was last seen wearing black sweatpants and a black T-shirt, with no jacket, he is 5’8″ & about 225 pounds with white hair, he left in an unknown direction, he did not have a cell phone with him. Anyone with information should call 315-366-6000.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-16-23

The City of Oneonta Police Department is investigating the discovery of a deceased individual in Neahwa Park Saturday. No other details have been released, pending the results of an autopsy.

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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced her plans to seek re-election to another 6 year term in the U.S. Senate. Gillibrand has served in the Senate since 2009, prior to that she served in the House of Representatives serving much of the WCDO listening area.

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An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held in Oneonta today at the Quality Inn on State Route 23. The Blood Drive runs from 1:00 to 6:00 PM, Appointments can be made with the Red Cross App, calling 1-800 RED CROSS or going online to redcrossblood.org.

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