WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 9-20-22

by wcdonews Posted on September 20, 2022

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 9-20-22

Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County are collecting items for their 2022 home made sale, which will be held in October, Hospice Spokesperson Sarah Green told WCDO News what kind of home made items they are looking for:

(Sarah Green 8-24-22)

Green said that the Items must be in to Hospice by this Friday September 23rd, at their Court Street Norwich offices, more information is available at 334-3556.

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State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for August. The State’s unemployment rate increased from 4.3% in July to 4.7% in August, locally, Delaware County had 3.7% unemployment, Chenango County 3.3% and Otsego County 3.4% in August.

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The Delaware County Historical Association is accepting nominations for its annual Awards of Merit. Individuals and groups who have made significant contributions to the preservation and presentation of local history, traditions and culture will be presented with awards at DCHA’s Annual Meeting to be held on Sunday, November 6, 2022. For more information call, (607) 746-3849, Email dcha@delhi.net or go to dcha-ny.org

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The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the theft of a 30-foot camper from a Case Hill Road residence in the Town of Franklin. The camper was last seen on August 13th or August 14th and was reported stolen on August 27th, it is described as beige & gray colored, Keystone Ultralite Camper with New Jersey plates TXP17X. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office at 607-832-5555.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 68 year old Peter Maguire of East Meredith following a trespass investigation in Walton. On August 11th, Deputies responded to a report of a male entering onto and trespassing on several properties in the Village of Walton. After the investigation, the Village of Walton Court issued a criminal summons to Maguire for trespassing, he was arrested September 10th he was released and was ordered to appear in Walton Village Court at a later date..

A.M. NEWS Tuesday 9-20-22

The Raymond Corporation is continuing with a series of events to celebrate their 100th Anniversary, with their 8th annual Manufacturing day in October, Raymond President Michael Field told WCDO about Raymond’s beginnings:

(Michael Field 9-20-22)

Fields said that the next 100th anniversary event is Manufacturing Day on October 7th, it is a virtual event, with a 1 hour video experience available throughout the month, for students who registered through their teachers, through Raymondcorp.com/ManufacturingDayRegistration.

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The Broome County DPW will host a public information session today about the Colesville Road Safety Improvement project. The project calls for the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Colesville Road, North Road, and Sanitaria Springs Road, the meeting will be tonight at 7:00 PM at 780 Welton Street, Harpursville.

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The State Health Department reminds New Yorkers about the availability of bivalent COVID-19 vaccine boosters from Pfizer, for anyone age 12 or older and from Moderna for those 18 or older. To schedule an appointment for a booster, New Yorkers should contact their local pharmacy, county health department, or healthcare provider; or visit vaccines.gov; the latest COVID 19 stats show a 6.88% positivity rate, the 7-Day rolling average was 6.43%, Patient Hospitalization are down to 2,002, with 215 ICU Patients & 69 on ventilators.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 9-19-22

by wcdonews Posted on September 19, 2022

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 9-19-22

The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office is re-establishing its Law Enforcement Explorer’s Program and is now accepting applications. The program is designed for high school students ages 14-18 who are interested in learning more about law enforcement, Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond explains:

(Sheriff DuMond 9-19-22)

Sheriff DuMond said that applications or more information is available through Deputy Collin Roche at collin.roche@co.delaware.ny.us or at (607)-237-1641.

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that more than 100 New York communities are now certified as Climate Smart Communities. Locally, the Town of New Lisbon in Otsego County was 1 of the 11 new municipalities, plus the town of Roseboom was 1 of 4 local governments that were re-certified by completing additional actions, more information is available at climatesmart.ny.gov.

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Broome County District Attorney office announced that Vernon Riddick pleaded guilty to Attempted Criminal Possession of a Weapon, for having an unlicensed and loaded .40 handgun on July 24th while driving erratically in Binghamton. Police said that Riddick fled in his car, he abandoned the car and ran on foot, Police confiscated that weapon from a trash can nearby. Riddick faces sentencing in December in Broome County Court.

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WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull held a fundraiser for his Scholarship Sunday at Awestruck Ciders in Sidney. The event netted $5300 to the Scholarship, a scholarship will go to one boy & one girl each year, more information is available at natelull.com

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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their next regular meeting tomorrow morning. The meeting will begin at 7:30 am at the back of Bob’s Diner. Chamber members are encouraged to attend & participate.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 9-19-22

The State DOT will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 28th 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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The Otsego Department of Health and the Sheriff’s Office announced that certified Child Safety Seat Technicians are available today to check if the child seats are properly installed. The event will take place from 2:00 to 5:00 Pm today at the Home Depot on State highway 28 in Oneonta.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Deputies and employees of the Susquehanna SPCA seized an assortment of malnourished animals from Village Farms in Gilbertsville on Friday, 17 horses, 2 pigs, a llama, a donkey and a cat were taken from the farm, The investigation is ongoing.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 9-16-22

by wcdonews Posted on September 16, 2022

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-16-22

Broome County District Attorney Mike Korchak announced that 31 year-old James Lynch will spend 3 ½ to 3 years in prison after pleading guilty to 3rd degree attempted robbery, in Broome County Court. Lynch forcibly stole cash from a cab driver in Binghamton in January 28, The driver reported the robbery to Binghamton Police, who located Lynch & arrested him.

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The Community Arts Network will bring back the City of the Hills Art Festival, on Saturday, from 12:00 Noon into the night hours. Activities include a mural unveiling, a downtown art walk, & over 40 artists & vendors are expected, plus over 20 musical performances are scheduled, more information is available at cityofthehillsfest.org.

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The Greater Oneonta Historical Society opens their latest exhibit today; entitled “Town & Gown: SUNY Oneonta and the Local Community, Past and Present” The exhibit is located at the Oneonta History Center’s at 183 Main Street, the exhibit will be on display until November 12th.

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The Chenango County Historical Society and the James Madison Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution commemorate “Constitution Day” with activities from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday, which is also “Museum Day” which is an annual celebration hosted by the Smithsonian magazine. More information is available at (607) 334-9227 or ChenangoHistorical.org.

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The “Doctors with a Heart Day” is tomorrow, Progressive Dental’s Endwell and Norwich offices will offer free services tomorrow from 8:00 AM until 12:00 Noon. Services offered free of charge include cleanings, fillings, and extractions.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-16-22

The Bainbridge-Guilford Board of Education voted to honor former soccer coach and technology teacher, Peter Feltham, by naming the soccer field after him, BG Superintendent Tim Ryan said that there will be a dedication tonight to the coach, and he expects a large turnout:

(Tim Ryan 9-16-22)

Coach Feltham was recently diagnosed with brain cancer and is undergoing treatment, the event will begin at 5:00 PM, followed by the dedication at 6:00 PM, followed by the varsity boys’ soccer game at 7:00 PM.

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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold a Cruise In & Vendor Marketplace this Saturday in downtown Sidney, Chamber President Teri Schunk comments:

(Teri Schunk 9-16-22)

More information is available by calling the Sidney Chamber at 607-561-2642 or by email: Office@SidneyChamber.org.

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WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull announced another fundraising event for his Scholarship, to be held Sunday in Sidney:

(Nate Lull 9-16-22)

Lull said that more information is available at natelull.com

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The Annual Sidney Center Tractor Parade will be held tomorrow, starting at 12:00 Noon, following the parade through the hamlet, a chicken barbecue will be held at the fire house.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 9-15-22

by wcdonews Posted on September 15, 2022

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 9-15-22

Governor Kathy Hochul announced $230 million in awards will go to 9 upstate airports for revitalization projects. The Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link Field Airport will get $32 million to fund 2 projects, one will entail a relocation of the General Aviation Terminal to integrate it with the Passenger Terminal, The 2nd project will construct a new, 3,000-square-foot General Aviation Customs & Border Protection facility south of the terminal.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 30-year-old Kassondra Pierce of Hamden for endangering the welfare of a child. Deputies received a complaint from Child Protective Services with possible allegations of physical abuse regarding a juvenile. Pierce is accused of striking the victim with excessive force, Pierce was processed and released with an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Hamden Court at a later date.

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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 more than 27,000, to just over 8 Million in August. New York State’s unemployment rate increased from 4.3% in July to 4.7% in August, The Labor Participation rate was just over 60%, equaling the number just prior to the start of the pandemic in March 2020.

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The Tri County Chapter of New York State Women will host an AMBA Blood Analysis clinic in Sidney in Sidney Saturday for those who pre-registered. The clinic will be held at the Sidney Elk’s Lodge on River Street from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM Saturday

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Telephone Registration opens Saturday for the Delaware County Clean Sweep Days. Businesses will bring their hazardous materials on Friday October 7th, residents who pre-register will bring their items Saturday October 8th. The Number to register by phone will be 607-865-6474.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Breakfast networking meeting will be held tomorrow at the Hamden Inn & Lounge from 8:30 to 10:00 am. Chamber members interested in attending can register online at delawarecounty.org to register.

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A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 9-15-22

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 31 year old James Cook of Masonville following an incident on September 8th. Members of the Sheriff’s Office & the owner of a property had completed a court ordered eviction at State Highway 206 in Masonville, Deputies returned to a reported trespass in progress, Deputies’ located Cook, he was charged with 2 counts of Criminal Mischief, 1 count each of Aggravated Harassment, Criminal Trespass, and 2nd degree Burglary. Cook was arraigned in the Town of Masonville Court and remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility pending future court action.

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Commerce Chenango will host its Annual Membership Recognition Ceremony on today, at Peila View Farms in Oxford, spokesperson Audrey Robinson told WCDO News about the award winners:

(Audrey Robinson 9-15-22)

A brief presentation on project and membership updates will be provided at the event that begins at 4:00 pm in Oxford.

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The Annual “Test Drive Your Seat” will be held today & tomorrow at the Broome County Forum Theater in Binghamton from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Tina Niles of NAC Entertainment explains:

(Tina Niles 9-16-22)

Binghamton staff will be on hand to answer any questions about the upcoming season, more information is available at BroadwayinBinghamton.com or by calling 607-772-1391

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The Chenango County Habitat for Humanity is holding its 3 day Yard Sale today, tomorrow & Saturday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at 16 North Canal Street in Oxford. Proceeds benefit the Habitat for Humanity’s small works house projects. More information is available at 607-843-6249 or chenangohabitat.org.

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Sidney Village Department of Public Works announced that Union Street between Pearl Street & Glen Avenue will be closed to replace a hydrant. The work will begin at 8:00 Am & is expected to be completed at around 3:00 PM.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 9-14-22

by wcdonews Posted on September 14, 2022

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 9-14-22

Former Governor Andrew Cuomo has filed an ethics complaint against state Attorney General Letitia James, regarding the sexual harassment investigation that led to Cuomo’s resignation last year. Cuomo’s lawsuit claims that James launched the investigation to tarnish Cuomo’s reputation to further her own political interests. James briefly ran for governor after Cuomo’s resignation and dropped out after a short period of time.

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State Police arrested 19 year old Alec Hollenbeck of Lincklaen and 53 year old Duane Hollenbeck of Moravia after an investigation regarding ghost guns and large capacity ammunition feeding devices that are illegal in New York State. Both were charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Alec Hollenbeck was arraigned & was released on his own recognizance, & faces court action today, Duane Hollenbeck was arraigned and was released on his own recognizance, he appear in Lincklaen Town Court on September 20th.

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State Police arrested 56 year old Francesco Carotenuto of Schenevus for Promoting Sexual Performance by a Child and Possessing Sexual Performance by a Child. An investigation revealed that Carotenuto was in possession of and promoting images consistent with child sexual exploitation via the internet. While at Carotenuto’s residence, Troopers observed seven adult dogs who did not have adequate food, water or shelter. The dogs were turned over to the care of the Otsego County SPCA. He was additionally charged with New York Agriculture and Market Law of Overdriving, Torturing, and Injuring Animals, a misdemeanor. Carotenuto was arraigned at Otsego County Central Arraignment and Processing and remanded to the jail on $20,000 cash bail or $100,000 bond. His next court date is scheduled at the Maryland Town Court on September 13, 2022.

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The Broome County District Attorney’s Office announced that 58 year old Loretta Washington of Binghamton was sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison followed by 2 1/2 years of post-release supervision, after pleading guilty to attempted arson. Washington set fire to a doormat that was outside of an apartment last October in Binghamton, the fire was quickly extinguished and that there were no injuries.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 9-14-22

The Village of Sidney will be seeking community input with their Resilient Sidney program today, Sidney Village Mayor Andy Matviak commented:

(Andy Matviak 9-6-22)

The Community meeting will be held tonight from 6:30 to 8:00 PM at the Community Cultural Center at 1 Bridge Street, more information about the program is available at resilient-sidney.com/nyforward.

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WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull announced another fundraising event for his Scholarship, to be held Sunday in Sidney:

(Nate Lull 9-14-22)

Lull said that they plan for 2 scholarships, to be given out each year, one for boys & one for girls, more information is available at natelull.com

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State Police arrested 35 year old Tadd Sherwood of Oneonta for 2nd degree attempted murder after he allegedly fired a shotgun in a residential area Saturday in the town of Unadilla, that could have caused the death of another person. Sherwood was arraigned and was remanded to the Otsego County Jail without bail pending future court action.

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The State Department of Labor has expanded its Virtual Career Center, online platform to help New Yorkers accelerate their career search. The Virtual Career Center uses artificial intelligence to match a job seeker’s skills and experience with job opportunities, more than 250,000 jobs are listed at dol.ny.gov/virtual-career-center.

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The Sidney Central School District voters approved of the $8 Million Dollar capital project Tuesday. The project passed 158-77, more information is available in the district website.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 9-13-22

by wcdonews Posted on September 13, 2022

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 9-13-22

Residents of the Sidney Central School District are voting today on an 8 Million Dollar project dealing with outdoor spaces, playgrounds, Tennis Courts & parking. Voting today from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM in the Sidney High School Cafeteria, the project would be paid for by State Aid, a Capital Reserve Fund, with no affect to taxpayers.

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Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 34 year old Kaitlyn Franklin of Sherburne for Harassment and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Franklin is accused of subjecting a female under the age of 17 years old to unwanted physical contact, she was arrested without incident, processed, and released on an appearance ticket to appear in the Village of Sherburne Court at a later date.

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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold a Cruise In & Vendor Marketplace this Saturday in downtown Sidney, Chamber President Teri Schunk told WCDO News that Vendors can sign up at no charge:

(Teri Schunk 9-13-22)

More information is available by calling the Sidney Chamber at 607-561-2642 or by email: Office@SidneyChamber.org.

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The Bainbridge-Guilford Board of Education voted to honor former soccer coach and technology teacher, Peter Feltham, by naming the soccer field after him, BG Board of Education President Keith Hanvey explains:

(Keith Hanvey 9-13-22)

Coach Feltham was recently diagnosed with brain cancer and is undergoing treatments. The dedication will be this Friday, People can visit with Coach Feltham at 5:00 PM followed by the dedication at 6:00 PM, followed by the varsity boys’ soccer game at 7:00 PM. Coach Feltham was instrumental in starting the soccer program at B-G 30 years ago and has been involved with the program ever since.

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The Broome County’s District Attorney’s Office announced that 23 year old Muhammad Aziz of Johnson City pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of a weapon, State Police executed a search warrant at the Aziz residence on June 15th in Johnson City, police confiscated cocaine, methamphetamine and an illegal firearm. Aziz will be sentenced on December 12th.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 9-13-22

In Monday’s State COVID 19 report, Governor Hochul announced that masking will now be optional in multiple settings, including on public transportation, for-hire vehicles, airports, homeless shelters, correctional facilities, and detention centers. Masks will continue to be required at adult care and health care facilities. In Monday’s testing, the positivity rate decreased to 6.95%, the 7-Day Average rate was 6.56%, Patient Hospitalization were down to 2,143, with 230 ICU Patients & 84 on Ventilators, there were 30 deaths in Hospitals & nursing homes from the virus.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies observed a vehicle fail to dim its headlights when approaching oncoming traffic Saturday Night. Deputies stopped 20-year-old Louis Manzanares of Uniondale, , whose driver’s license was suspended. Deputies arrested Manzanares for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Failure to Dim Lights and Uninspected Motor Vehicle, he was released and is scheduled to appear before the Town of Delhi Court at a later date.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 56-year-old Carolyn Brenna of Colchester, back on August 29th, after Deputies received a complaint from a female party where people on her property and refused to leave. Brenna allegedly purchased alcoholic beverages for minors, which they consumed at her residence, became intoxicated, resulting in the disturbance. Deputies charged Brenna with 2 counts of Criminal Nuisance 1 count of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, she was processed and released on an Appearance Ticket returnable to the Town of Colchester Court at a later date.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 9-12-22

by wcdonews Posted on September 12, 2022

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 9-12-22

The City of Norwich announced the applications are being accepted for the city’s Housing Rehabilitation Program, Norwich Community Development Director Eric Scrivener told WCDO News about the criteria:

(Eric Scrivener 9-12-22)

Scrivener said that there is no deadline to apply, more information is available at norwichny.net or by calling 334-1229.

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The Sidney Central School District will seek voter approval tomorrow for an $8 Million dollar project that calls for a variety of improvements around the campus, Sidney Superintendent Eben Bullock told WCDO News that the time is right financially for this project:

(Eben Bullock 9-7-22)

Bullock said that with the reserve fund & state Aid, there will be no adverse effect to District Taxpayers, Voting will be from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM in the Jr/Sr High School cafeteria.

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Attorney General Letitia James announced a $50 million agreement with Grand River of Canada & Native Wholesale of Western New York, for selling cigarettes without paying the required state excise taxes. The two companies brought millions of cartons of unstamped cigarettes into New York from Canada, the agreement also permanently prevents the companies from selling unstamped cigarettes in New York in the future.

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Governor Hochul signed several pieces of legislation over the weekend to provide support to 9/11 victims and survivors and their families. One bill requires the Victim Compensation Fund Award to Process Injury Claims Equally to Death Claims, another bill provides a Presumption for Workers’ Compensation Claims for Any Health Impairment or Death for Those Who Participated in the World Trade Center Rescue, Recovery and Clean-up Operations & another bill extends the Deadline for Filing Disability Claims for a Qualifying World Trade Center Condition.

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The Broome County Department of Public Works’ Engineering Division will host a public information session on September 20th, about the Colesville Road Safety Improvement project. The project calls for the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Colesville Road, North Road, and Sanitaria Springs Road, the meeting was called to get input from local residents about the proposal. The meeting will be September 20th at 7:00 PM at 780 Welton Street, Harpursville.

A.M. News Monday 9-12-22

An investigation into the theft of numerous catalytic converters reported in Otsego County has resulted in the arrest of 38 year old Joshua Dresser of Schenevus. Dresser has been charged with several counts of Auto Stripping, Grand Larceny, & Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, 1 count of Criminal Mischief for allegedly cutting off & stealing Catalytic converters from vehicles from numerous locations. Dresser was released on appearance tickets for 3 town courts in the coming weeks.

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Governor Hochul issued an Executive Order declaring a State Disaster Emergency, increasing the availability of resources to protect New Yorkers against polio. The Order immediately expands the network of polio vaccine administrators with the addition of EMS workers, midwives, and pharmacists and authorizes physicians and certified nurse practitioners to issue non-patient specific standing orders for polio vaccines. The order also requires healthcare providers to send polio immunization data to the State Department of Health All New Yorkers who are unvaccinated should get immunized right away.

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Broome County District Attorney Mike Korchak announced that 47 year old Robert Schrauger of Binghamton was sentenced to 1 to 3 years in New York State prison, for Failure to Register with the New York State Sex Offender Registry. Schrauger failed to provide an address to local law enforcement, he was convicted in 1996 in Broome County of Sexual Abuse, for having sexual contact with a person less than 14 years old.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 9-9-22

by wcdonews Posted on September 9, 2022

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-9-22

Catholic Charities of Sidney and other local organizations will hold another Community Partnership Mass Food Distribution on September 30th 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 9-9-22)

McKnight said that they have had several of the Mass Food Distribution since last year, averaging about 12 tons of food given away at each event. The number to volunteer is 607-604-4071.

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Governor Hochul and legislative leaders announced Thursday that a stimulus payment of about $270 will be sent to 1.75 million New Yorkers to combat inflation and improve affordability. The New York Department of Taxation and Finance will soon begin sending direct financial assistance to New Yorkers who received the Empire State Child Credit and/or the Earned Income Credit on their 2021 state tax returns. New Yorkers can expect to receive their checks by the end of October.

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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli’s office completed an audit of the Milford Central School District, which found that the board and district officials did not properly manage fund balance in accordance with statute. The District’s Surplus fund balance exceeded the 4% statutory limit by $600,000, or 5.4%, the Milford board and district officials did not develop and adopt a written multiyear financial plan or fund balance policy.

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New York Lottery officials announced that a winning ticket for the Take 5 Midday drawing was purchased at the Mirabito Convenience Store in at 10 North Canal Street in Oxford on Thursday, September 8. The winning ticket was worth $9,683, Lottery ticket purchasers can check to see if they have the winning ticket at nylottery.ny.gov.

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Tickets go on sale next week for the “Buddy-The Buddy Holly Story” to be held on October 15 at the Forum Theater in Binghamton, Tina Niles from NAC Entertainment explains:

(Tina Niles 9-9-22)

Niles said that the Test Drive Your Seat event will be coming up soon for those who would like to pick out their Season Tickets for the lineup of shows scheduled through next year. More information is available at 772-1391 or BroadwayInBinghamton.com.

A.M. NEWS Friday 9-9-22

Governor Hochul announced that the suspension of certain taxes on Gasoline & Diesel Fuel will be extended through December 31st. The suspension was implemented back on June 1, the fuel tax suspension will provide a reduction of at least $0.16 per gallon

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The Out Of The Woodwork Players will hold auditions for “A Suessified Christmas Carol”, tomorrow from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and Friday September 16th from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, in the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater, many roles are available, the performances will be held in December.

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The Greater Oneonta Historical Society will hold an On-Site Sale today from 12:00 to 4:00 PM & tomorrow from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, on the 3rd floor of their building at 183 Main Street. All proceeds will benefit the Society. More information is available at  (607) 432-0960

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Am American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Cooperstown today from 1:00 to 6:00 PM. The drive will be held at the Clark’s Sports Center, appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS

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