WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 9-30-22

by wcdonews Posted on September 30, 2022

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-30-22

State Police were dispatched Wednesday to check the welfare of a 34-year-old man at a residence on Savitch Road in the town of Chenango. Troopers made contact with the man, who was suffering from a mental health issue and made threats to harm himself. State Police & other First Responders responded, After hours of tactical negotiations, the man exited his residence and was taken into custody without any injuries. He was evaluated by members of Chenango Ambulance Services and was scheduled to receive a mental health evaluation.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies initiated a traffic Stop on September 22nd, in the Town of Middletown. Deputies initially stopped the vehicle and driver for it traveling 77 Miles Per Hour in a posted 55 Mile an hour zone, Steven Mendoza was driving with his driving privileges suspended, he was arrested for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, Speeding, Unlicensed Operator and Non-Distinctive Plate. Mendoza was released on appearance tickets returnable to the Town of Middletown Court to answer for the charges at a later date.

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Delaware County leaders met with federal State & New York City officials on Tuesday, to show that Delaware County is keeping up its end of the bargain regarding the 1995 Watershed Agreement, Watershed Affairs Coordinator Nick Carbone of the Delaware County planning Department told WCDO news about the purpose of calling the meeting:

(Nick Carbone 9-30-22)

Carbone said that negotiations will be ongoing as they have about a 3 year window to reach an agreement on an updated Watershed agreement, they hope that they can slow down the continuing issue of New York City buying up land in Delaware County to protect their water supply.

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The Sidney Central School District announced that their Observatory will be open on Friday Night October 14th from 9:00 to 10:00 PM, Weather Permitting. Several Telescopes will be available for viewing, the observatory is located behind the high school.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-30-22

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 2 people Monday following a traffic stop in the Town of Colchester. Deputies observed a vehicle with no taillights on, a traffic stop was conducted & 21-year-old Bushra Turki of Seattle, Washington was driving, the passenger was 26-year-old Mady Sy of the Bronx. Turki’s license was suspended, the vehicle had an invalid registration & inspection and did not have insurance. A search of the vehicle was conducted, Deputies located a large quantity of Marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Deputies charged Turki for Operating a Motor Vehicle without an Ignition Interlock Device, Unlicensed Operator, Unregistered Motor Vehicle, Operating without Insurance, along with several other charges, he was released to appear in the Town of Colchester Court at a later date. Sy was charged with 1 count of Unlawful possession of Cannabis.

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The Friends of Rogers will hold their 4th annual Electric Vehicle Show this Saturday at their parking lot at the Rogers Center in Sherburne, spokesperson Heather Tehan told WCDO News that people can find out about the different models & features of the Electric & Hybrid cars on display:

(Heather Tehan 9-30-22)

The event will run from 11:00am to 3:00pm Saturday, Register to attend at driveelectricweek.org.

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The Jericho Arts Council will have “Memories Of Patsy Cline” at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater Saturday night at 7:00 PM, spokesman Phil Wade comments:

(Phil Wade 9-30-22)

The Gallery will also be open featuring the works of Branden Hurd.

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On May 28th, Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a 1 vehicle motor vehicle accident in the Town of Franklin. The investigation revealed that 18 year old William Mettler of Franklin was the driver of the vehicle, he was taken to a hospital, where Deputies secured a blood test to determine Mettler’s blood alcohol content, Mettler also had a suspended driver’s license. Last Week, Deputies arrested Mettler for Driving with a BAC of 0.08% or higher, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, as well as other traffic violations, he will appear before the Town of Franklin Court at a later date.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 9-29-22

by wcdonews Posted on September 29, 2022

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 9-29-22

State Police arrested 27 year old Gerard Bourgeois of Otego for 2nd degree Burglary & 3rd degree Arson, Police responded on Monday just before 8:00 PM to a report of a suspicious person in the area of Pleasant Valley Road in the town of Hartwick, troopers heard smoke alarms & observed smoke coming from a residence on Bunn Hill Road. The troopers notified area Firefighters & entered the home, they found an active fire at a gas stove, they could not turn off the stove due to the damage to the controls, & instead turned the propane tanks outside. Troopers responded to another report of a suspicious person near the Hartwick Restaurant on State Highway 205, when they located Bourgeois. Bourgeois was arraigned at Otsego County Centralized Arraignment and remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 bond pending court action on October 12th.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 42 year old Katherina Cassata of Gilbertsville for 9 counts of Animal Cruelty after a search warrant was executed on September 16th, regarding an ongoing animal cruelty investigation. Cassata was charged with 9 counts of Overdriving, Abuse of Animals & Failure to Provide Sustenance, the investigation revealed that there were deceased animals were on the property and the remaining animals were malnourished. The animals were removed to the Susquehanna SPCA, the seizure included 19 horses, 2 pigs, a llama, a donkey, and a cat, plus a deceased alpaca was found on the property. Cassata was issued an Appearance Ticket returnable to the Town of Butternuts Court at a later date.

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Another Community Mass Food Distribution is being held Friday morning at the Sidney Fire Station at 11:00 AM on Union Street, Catholic Charities spokesperson Penny McKnight explains:

(Penny McKnight 9-30-22)

McKnight said that the mass food distribution started early last year, an average of 9 to 12 tons of food has been given away at each of the distributions.

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Governor Hochul announced plans to expand the availability of funding and resources to support local health departments in hopes of establishing immunization clinics, sending vaccines to health care partners and conducting outreach to unvaccinated New Yorkers in the battle against Polio. Currently, health departments are monitoring wastewater to find the polio virus, they encourage New Yorkers to get vaccinated as soon as possible. Wastewater surveillance results are available at health.ny.gov.

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Chenango County is experiencing a 40% increase in cases of Chlamydia and Gonorrhea, with 26 new cases reported in the last month, 18 of the cases were Chlamydia and 7 were Gonorrhea, and 1 was a coinfection. More information about these & other sexually transmitted diseases is available at health.ny.gov, or cdc.gov or by calling the Chenango County Health Department at (607) 337-1660.

A.M. NEWS Thursday 9-29-22

State Police arrested 22 year old Corey Sawyer of Norwich for allegedly stabbing 2 people in Chenango County. Sawyer was charged with 2 counts each of Attempted Murder & 2nd degree Assault and 4 counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Troopers responded Wednesday to a residence on State Route 80 in the town of Otselic just before 1:30 AM, Sawyer is accused of stabbing 2 people with a knife during a domestic dispute, The victims were both taken to Chenango Memorial Hospital then later transported to Wilson Medical Center, with non-life-threatening injuries. 3 children under the age of 17 were at the residence when the incident occurred. Sawyer was transported to Chenango Memorial Hospital due to injuries he sustained prior to Trooper’s arrival. He was treated and released, he was arraigned & was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $250-thousand cash bail, $500-thousand bond or $1-million partially secured bond. His next court date was set for October 4th.

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2 Federal Inmates at the Delaware County Correctional Facility were arrested following an assault within the Delaware County Corrections Facility. On Thursday, September 22nd, members of the Criminal Investigation Division responded to the Correctional Facility, the Investigation revealed that 31-year-old Daquan Dowdell and 45-year-old Rashawn Wynn, both of Syracuse punched another Inmate in the face, which caused the serious physical injury. Wynn and Dowdell each with one count of 2nd degree Assault, they were arraigned and were remanded back to the Delaware County Correctional Facility pending other charges.

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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 36 year old Robert Furman of Laurens following a traffic stop in the town of Oneonta, for Aggravated Unlicensed Operator. Furman was issued traffic tickets and released, he will appear in the Town of Oneonta Court on a later date.

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2 American Red Cross Blood Drives are scheduled today, one in Morris from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Zion Church at 162 Main Street, another will be held at the South Kortright school from 11:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 9-28-22

by wcdonews Posted on September 28, 2022

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 9-28-22

On Tuesday, Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a serious personal injury 2 car Accident on Covered Bridge Road in the Town of Sidney. Deputies discovered that 1 of the vehicles in the crash was sheered into 2 separate pieces. Deputies also discovered that the occupants of both vehicles had been wearing their seat-belts, and that no occupant had been ejected from either vehicle. 4 patients were transported from the scene, one patient was later transferred to Upstate Medical Center for a higher level of care. The investigation is continuing and anyone with any information should call Senior Investigator Chris Erwin at (607) 832-5633 or Investigator David Barnes at (607) 832-5629.

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State Police at Norwich are investigating a reported domestic incident that led to the stabbing of two individuals in the town of Otselic early this morning. The victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment and are currently in stable condition. There is no threat to the public. The suspect was taken into custody by members of the New York State Police. More information will be provided when it is available.

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The State Department of Labor announced their Southern Tier Region Virtual Career Fair, being held on Thursday, October 20th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, for job seekers in the Southern Tier Counties of Chenango, Delaware, Otsego & Broome counties. A preview day will be held on Wednesday, October 19th, where job-seekers can view content and job postings and prepare themselves for the “live” event. Those interested should register at virtualevent.nysdolboothregistration.com/event3 by 5pm on Friday, October 7th, 2022.

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The Northeast Classic Car Museum will have their annual raffle of a classic Car on October 12th. Those interested in winning the 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible need to register by the end of the day this Friday. Raffle Tickets can be purchased online at classiccarmuseum.org/mustang or by calling 607-334-2886.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 27 year old Dustin Roberts of Stamford for Aggravated Unlicensed Operator & leaving the scene of an accident. On September 21st, Deputies were dispatched to a hit & run accident in Stamford. During the course of the investigation it was learned that Roberts was the driver of the vehicle that left the scene, he also had a suspended driver’s license. Roberts is scheduled to appear before the Town of Stamford Court at a later date.

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A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 9-28-22

Broome County District Attorney Mike Korchak announced that 24 year old Derek McNeil of Binghamton was sentenced to 5 years in jail followed by 5 years post release supervision, following guilty pleas to 2nd degree assault & criminal mischief, for choking an 18 year old female in Binghamton in March, and breaking a window in May, causing $250 damage.

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A free virtual job fair will be held Today from 11:00am to 1:00pm for businesses & job seekers from across the region,, The job fair uses the Premier Virtual platform, the job fair can be found at pvapi.premiervirtual.com

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The State DOT will hold a public hearing today at 5:30 pm. to discuss plans to enhance safety at 4 sites on State Route 8 in the towns of Columbus, New Berlin and Norwich. The proposed project will widen traffic lanes and shoulders, improve sight distances, reduce curvature in the roadway, The hearing will take place at the Unadilla Valley Central School Auditorium. More information is available at dot.ny.gov/Rt8Safety

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 43 year old Jason Gray of Bainbridge after violating a court protection ordered. Gray was charged with Criminal Contempt, following an investigation into a violation of an Order of Protection by contacting the protected party through electronic means, the defendant is scheduled to appear in the Town of Unadilla Court at a later date.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 9-27-22

by wcdonews Posted on September 27, 2022

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 9-27-22

Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 35 year old Brandon Hill of Oneonta after patrols responded to the report of a fight in progress on September 12th, at 954 State Highway 205 in the Town of Oneonta. Hill was charged with Resisting Arrest, Criminal Mischief & Disorderly Conduct, he was processed and was released on an appearance ticket, Deputies also arrested 34 year old Michelle Mead of Oneonta following the investigation into the fight & trespassing complaint, she was charged with Resisting Arrest & Obstruct Governmental Administration. Hill & Mead will appear in Town of Oneonta Court to answer to the charges on October 6th.

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Officials with NYSEG remind area residents about checking for identification if someone shows up claiming to be a NYSEG representative. NYSEG employees carry a company-issued photo ID with a unique employee number, customers should always ask for ID before providing personal or account information, or granting access to property. The announcement follows the arrest of 29-year-old Nicholas Denmark of Ithaca for 3rd degree burglary after he claimed to be from the utility & allegedly stole items once inside a residence.

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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli released his annual report regarding municipalities in fiscal stress. DiNapoli said that the city of Poughkeepsie was the only one with Significant Fiscal Stress, North Tonawanda was in Moderate Fiscal Stress, 5 were listed as susceptible to fiscal stress, none of the area towns, villages or counties made the list this year.

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Bassett Healthcare Network has been named to the Forbes list of Best-in-State Employers 2022. America’s Best-in-State Employers 2022 have been identified based on survey results from approximately 70,000 Americans working for American companies that have more than 500 employees. 1,380 employers were ranked among the top employers, including Bassett Healthcare Network. The ranking follows Bassett’s $50 Million Dollar investment in pay increases for its workforce, following their dealing with the COVID 19 Pandemic for the last 2 ½ years.

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The Friends of Rogers will hold their 4th annual Electric Vehicle Show this Saturday at their parking lot at the Rogers Center in Sherburne, spokesperson Heather Tehan Comments:

(Heath Tehan 9-27-22)

The event will run from 11:00am to 3:00pm Saturday, Register to attend at driveelectricweek.org.

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Catholic Charities of Sidney and other local organizations will hold another Community Partnership Mass Food Distribution this Friday morning at the Sidney Fire Station on River Street. Catholic Charities spokesperson Penny McKnight told WCDO News that they need volunteers to assist on that day:

(Penny McKnight 9-27-22)

McKnight reminds those wishing to attend to not arrive before 11:00 AM, and to stay in their vehicles in order to have an efficient distribution.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 9-27-22

The National Weather Service investigators revealed that a tornado moved through the Walton area on Sunday September 25th. The tornado moved through between 6:38 and 6:41 pm. Tornado damage was located along Walton Mountain Road where trees fell in a convergent pattern, damage was also reported on Route 10 to an auto repair shop and the west branch of the Delaware River along South River Road. The Weather Service measured the tornado’s winds at EF0 to EF1.

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The American Red Cross has scheduled blood donation opportunities today. One drive will be held in West Oneonta from 11:30 am. – 4:30 pm., at the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 107 Balmoral Drive, another will be held at the DCMO BOCES on State Route 206 in Trout Creek, from 8:30 am. – 2:30 pm., Appointments can be made by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS

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State Police responded on September 24th to the Oneonta Walmart after a report that a Samsung cell phone and wallet containing cash and cards were stolen. Both items were accidentally left in the women’s restroom, when the owner realized that they left the items behind, they returned to the restroom and could not find them. The cell phone and the wallet were later located inside the Grand Union in the town of Hartwick, the cash was not located. Anyone with information is asked to contact State Police at 561-7400, pictures of the suspects & their vehicle can be found at the Troop C Facebook Page.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 9-26-22

by wcdonews Posted on September 26, 2022

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 9-26-22

Governor Hochul announced the start of the 2nd phase of a plan to allow 3rd parties to offer the Commercial Driver License road test, to both public and private entities. The program is being implemented to address the shortage of bus and truck drivers. Any qualified third party is now eligible to apply for certification through the DMV, New Yorkers can find more information at dmv.ny.gov/commercial-drivers.

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Famed “Star Trek” star & Author George Takei is scheduled to be a speaker at SUNY Oneonta on October 24 at 7:00 PM at the Alumni Field House. Takei is the author of “They Called Us Enemy”, which is a New York Times Best Seller, in which he describes his experiences of growing up in internment camps in the United States as a Japanese American during World War II.

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State Police and the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services announced that a contingent of 50 State Troopers left Saturday morning for Puerto Rico to help the island nation as it recovers from the devastation left behind in the wake of Hurricane Fiona. The first wave of 50 Troopers, along with 69 New Jersey State Troopers, flew out of JFK airport at about 10 am. this morning bound for Luis Munoz Marin International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The flight was donated by Jet Blue Airlines.

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A free virtual job fair will be held Wednesday from 11:00am to 1:00pm for businesses & job seekers from across the region,, The job fair can be found at pvapi.premiervirtual.com

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The State DOT will hold a public hearing this Wednesday at 5:30 pm. to discuss plans to enhance safety at 4 sites on State Route 8 in the towns of Columbus, New Berlin and Norwich. The proposed project will widen traffic lanes and shoulders, improve sight distances & reduce curves, the hearing will take place at the Unadilla Valley Central School Auditorium. More information is available at dot.ny.gov/Rt8Safety

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested Amy Schermerhorn of New Berlin following a traffic Stop in the town of Pittsfield. Schermerhorn was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Operating a Motor Vehicle with .08% Blood Alcohol Content, She will appear in court at a later date.

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Johnson City Police arrested 3 people in connection with the shooting of a man in the abdomen last week. Destiany Kleine-Hill, Justice Marimberga and David Van Patten were all charged with Attempted Murder, 1st degree Robbery & 2nd degree Burglary.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 9-26-22

Delaware County Public Health Services will be conducting a Monkeypox vaccine clinic on Wednesday, October 5, from 4:30PM to 6:00 PM, at 99 Main Street in Delhi. The two vaccine doses are given 28 days apart. This is a 1st dose clinic only. More information is available at 607-832-5200 To register for the clinic, go to delawarecountypublichealth.com.

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DCMO BOCES in Norwich is currently auctioning off 3 used school buses. The online auctions are open to the public at municibid.com and ends Thursday, September 29th.

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Assemblyman Joe Angelino announced the launch of a $200 million Seed Fund Grant Program, which is targeted at helping small businesses recover after the COVID-19 pandemic. More Information and access to the application portal can be found at nyseedgrant.com. The program is in addition to the $800 million Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program, which helped more than 35,000 small businesses with roughly $639 million since it began last year. Businesses may call 877-721-0097 for assistance from Empire State Development.

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Norwich Police Department arrested Luis Franco of Brooklyn after they responded to a repport of an assault on September 22nd. The victim sustained broken bones, a fractured spine and a collapsed lung and was taken to a Binghamton Hospital, Franco was charged with Assault in the 2nd degree, he was arraigned and held on $25,000 cash bail.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 9-23-22

by wcdonews Posted on September 23, 2022

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-23-22

The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be held locally this Sunday in Oneonta, local spokesperson Ann Thayer comments:

(Ann Thayer 9-23-22)

The Leatherstocking/Oneonta Walk will be held on Sunday, at Neahwa Park in Oneonta from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, more information is available at act.alz.org/neny.

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The Covered Bridge Farm Market Fall Festival will be held on Sunday in Unadilla, Organizer Luke Johnson explains:

(Luke Johnson 9-23-22)

Johnson said that last year’s event drew about 2000 people to the festival on Covered Bridge Road in Unadilla.

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This Saturday will be the 1st Annual Historic Unadilla Auto Rally, 6th Annual Catskill Conquest Auto Rally & the 1916 Resurrected Unadilla Auto Club event in downtown Unadilla, organizer Brian Danforth explains:

(Brian Danforth 9-23-22)

The event will run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, food & entertainment is also scheduled.

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The Otego Historical Society will host a Cemetery Walk Saturday night at 7:00 PM, where notable Otego residents from the past will b e discussed, spokesperson Judy Pitel explains:

(Judy Pitel 9-23-22)

Pitel said that tickets are available in the church prior to the event, and refreshments will be served in the church after Walk.

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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 50 year old Ashraf Moussa of Schuyler Lake on 9 counts of possession of a forged instrument. Moussa is accused of utilizing forged documents and licenses to buy and sell vehicles for profit. A search warrant was executed at the defendant’s residence where numerous other forged documents were located and seized, he is being held in the Otsego County Correctional Facility pending Court action.

A.M. NEWS Friday 9-23-22

The Community Cultural Center in Sidney will host the 1st of a series of Comedy Nights this Saturday night, as well as a puppet show Sunday Afternoon, spokesperson Teri Schunk explains:

(Teri Schunk 9-21-22)

Tickets for both events can be located online at cccsidneyart.booktix.com, by calling 607-604-4584 or at the door before the show Saturday night.

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Saturdays in the Park with Chobani returns to Norwich tomorrow & will run every Saturday through October from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Each Saturday, local merchants and artisans set up shop in West Park, entertainment is also scheduled.

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The Jericho Arts Council announced an oldies flavored show Saturday night at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater, Spokesman Phil Wade explains:

(Phil Wade 9-23-22)

Tickets are available at the door before the show, or can be reserved by phone at (607) 288-3882.

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The 35th Annual Apple Fest will be held on from 9:00 AM to 4:00PM on Saturday, on the Ball-flats in Greene. The annual event is sponsored by the United Methodist Church of Greene, the event will include apple related demonstrations & crafters, More information is available at fairsandfestivals.net.

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The State DEC announced that a Free Fishing Day is scheduled statewide Saturday, anyone can fish the fresh waters of New York State and no fishing license is required. All other freshwater fishing regulations still apply, more information can be found at dec.ny.gov.

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Today at 4:00 PM, the family of Bainbridge native Griffin Fisher, will hold a memorial at General Clinton Park. Fisher died recently at the age of 22 in Queens, friends & family are invited to attend.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 9-22-22

by wcdonews Posted on September 22, 2022

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 9-22-22

With residential energy costs expected to rise nationwide this winter, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is calling for emergency supplemental funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program or “LIHEAP”:

(Gillibrand 9-22-22)

Senator Gillibrand said that over 1 million New York households get LIHEAP support to heat their homes, but additional funding is needed with the rising prices. Gillibrand said she favors the idea for the state to go back to a program where families that received help through SNAP, would automatically get LIHEAP assistance, without extra paperwork or bureaucracy.

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Firefighters from Windsor, West Windsor, Five Mile Point and Kirkwood responded to a structure fire at 24 Riley Road this morning just before 6:00 AM. 1 occupant safely escaped the fire, the investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced nearly $7.9 million is being awarded through the Climate Resilient Farming Grant Program to help over 70 farms across the state reduce their environmental footprints and prepare for extreme weather events related to climate change. Locally, in the Southern Tier, a Total Award, of more than $693,000 will distributed, the Delaware Soil & Water Conservation District was awarded $159,160 to assist three farms.

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State Police will be participating in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics, starting tomorrow. The mission of the Law Enforcement Torch Run is to raise awareness and funds for the Special Olympics movement. This year, Troop B will be running in Plattsburgh, tomorrow morning starting at 11:00 AM.

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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office is continuing with an investigation into animal cruelty at a farm in the town of Butternuts earlier this week. Numerous animals were removed & were taken to the Susquehanna SPCA for evaluation & treatment, so far, no charges have been announced against the owner of the animals.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 9-22-22

State Police arrested 56 year old Francesco Carotenuto of Schenevus for 1st degree rape, he was previously arrested on charges for Promoting Sexual Performance by a Child and Possessing Sexual Performance by a Child on September 8, 2022. After a further investigation, Investigators learned that Carotenuto forcibly engaged in sexual intercourse with a victim several years ago. Carotenuto was in jail for the previous charges, he was processed and returned to jail.

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The State Department of Health announced the launch of a dedicated long COVID website, and audio resources, providing a more comprehensive and more accessible destination for the State’s latest information, at health.ny.gov/diseases/long_COVID.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will honor this year’s Business Awards in a variety of categories, Chamber President Ray Pucci told WCDO News about the winners:

(Ray Pucci 9-22-22)

The Event begins at 5:30 PM at The Andes Hotel.

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The Greater Oneonta Historical Society introduces “History After Hours” at the Oneonta History Center 183 Main Street from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. The 1st of the series is today, celebrating the Harvest History of Oneonta, featuring arts and crafts.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 9-21-22

by wcdonews Posted on September 21, 2022

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 9-21-22

The Community Cultural Center in Sidney will host the 1st of a series of Comedy Nights this Saturday night, spokesperson Teri Schunk explains:

(Teri Schunk 9-21-22)

Tickets are available online at cccsidneyart.booktix.com, by calling 607-604-4584 or at the door before the show Saturday night.

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Chobani CEO Hamdi Ulukaya announced this week at the business summit organized by the Tent Partnership for Refugees, committed to hiring 200 refugees at their Chenango County & Idaho Falls Idaho plants over the next 3 years. Ulukaya said that the US is expecting hundreds of thousands of refugees in coming years, including 100,000 people who have fled Ukraine following the Russian invasion. other companies committing to hiring refugees include Amazon, Tyson Foods, Hilton Hotels, Marriott International, Pepsi & Pfizer.

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The State University in Oneonta was ranked 19th among public colleges in the U.S. News and World Report’s annual rankings of Best Regional Universities. Forbes annual survey placed SUNY Oneonta at 172 in the Northeast and 217th among all public colleges. Oneonta scored points for their students completing their degrees in 4.1 years; 74% of students graduate after 6 years, well above the national average; and 81% were employed and/or continuing their education six months after graduation; 81% were employed or continued their education 6 months after graduation.

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Commerce Chenango will host its 1st annual Manufacturer Appreciation Luncheon on Thursday, October 6th at the Northeast Classic Car Museum in Norwich, as part of Manufacturing Week. The ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ award will be presented to Gladding Braided Products in South Otselic, the event that begins at 11:00 a.m. at the Northeast Classic Car Museum in Norwich. More information, or to register for this event, is availabel at commercechenango.com or email register@chenangony.org.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 9-21-22

State Police responded Monday to a report of a 1-vehicle crash on County Highway 7 in the town of Otego. 45 year old Jennifer Thayer of Otego was driving on County Highway 7 when she exited the roadway and struck a tree. Thayer was transported to A.O. Fox Hospital where she was pronounced deceased.

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The State DOT is advising motorists that the ramp from I-88 westbound to I-81 northbound in the Town of Chenango, will be closed today from 9:00 to 12:00 Noon for overhead sign inspection. A detour will direct traffic to I-81 Southbound for entry to I-81 Northbound at Exit 5.

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The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office will be offering an Open House today for the public to see what goes on at the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office & at the Correctional Facility, Sheriff Craig DuMond explains:

(Sheriff DuMond 9-21-22)

The Open House will be held this afternoon from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the Sheriff’s Office in Delhi. Also, Sheriff DuMond and members of his team will host “Coffee with the Sheriff’s Office” events in Walton, October 5th from 9:30-10:30am at TA’s Place, in Sidney October 12th from 9:30 to 10:30am at Trackside Diner, & in Hancock, October 19th from 10:00-11:00am at McDonald’s.

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Binghamton Police Department responded Monday to 314 Prospect Street for the report of a shooting. Officers located a 26 year old male who was shot in the abdomen, he was taken to an area hospital for emergency surgery. Police arrested Franklin Smalls of Binghamton for Attempted Murder and Criminal Possession of a Weapon, the investigation is continuing.

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