WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 2-4-22

by wcdonews Posted on February 4, 2022

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 2-4-22

45-year-old Scott Mawhiney of Deposit was sentenced to 30 years to life in jail in Broome County Court today, after he was convicted in November of 1st degree attempted murder, among other charges, Broome County District Attorney Mike Korchak commented at a press conference in Binghamton This Morning:

(Mike Korchak 2-4-22)

Trooper Ryan Thorp was wounded on June 23rd after responding to a report of a dispute in the Village of Deposit, Trooper Thorp required several surgeries to his arm following the shooting.

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The State Health department & the Governor’s Office reported that COVID 19 numbers continue to decrease. Statewide on Wednesday over 191,000 testes were conducted with 9418 testing positive, for a positivity rate of 4.9%. Patient Hospitalizations were down by 450 to 6,177, the number in an ICU Bed was down by almost 100 to 995, with 563 on Ventilators, a decrease of 78. there were 114 deaths from COVID in hospital & Nursing homes Wednesday.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is looking for William Hall on an outstanding warrant. Anyone with information can contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office at gobroomecounty.com or by calling (607) 778-1196 or (607) 778-2923 or (607) 778-2933.

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The Jericho Arts Council will resume shows this month at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater, Spokesman Phil Wade explains:

(Phil Wade 2-4-22)

Tickets can be purchased at the door the night of the show, they can be reserved by calling (607) 288-3882.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 2-4-22

New York’s newly proposed State Assembly and Senate maps were signed into law by Governor Hochul Thursday night. Both chambers of the State Legislature voted to approve both sets of maps earlier Thursday.

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The Delaware County Public Health COVID-19 vaccination clinic scheduled for Today at the Catskill Veterans Outreach Center in Stamford has been cancelled due to the weather. The vaccination clinic on Saturday in Stamford will go on as scheduled from 11:00 AM to 7:00PM, registration links for the clinic on Saturday can be found at delawarecountypublichealth.com

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Broome County Executive Jason Garnar stated that 209 drivers in Broome County were caught illegally passing school buses in January, with the School Bus Stop Arm Cameras. The county recorded 203 violations in September, 256 violations in October 2021 and 294 violations in December.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 2-3-22

by wcdonews Posted on February 3, 2022

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 2-3-22

The Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect through Friday Afternoon, local Meteorologist Rich Townsend told WCDO News that the snow will come eventually, but maybe later than originally anticipated:

(Rich Townsend 2-3-22)

The National Weather Service has the Winter Weather Advisory in effect through Friday afternoon at 3:00 PM.

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The Norwich City School District, the Norwich Police Department, & The City of Norwich, have reached an agreement bring a school resource officer into the district’s buildings for added security. The Norwich District has had an officer present during certain parts of the day, but they have not had a school resource officer specifically until this 3 way agreement was reached. New Norwich Mayor Brian Doliver told WCDO News recently that one of his top priorities was to get an SRO into the Norwich school district.

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The Delaware County Public Health COVID-19 vaccination clinic scheduled for Friday, February 4th at the Catskill Veterans Outreach Center in Stamford has been canceled due to forecasted weather. The vaccination clinic on February 5th in Stamford remains scheduled to operate at 11AM-7PM. Registration links for the clinic on Saturday can be found at delawarecountypublichealth.com.

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The Otsego County Health Department reported 68 new COVID 19 cases on Wednesday, with 5 hospitalized & no new deaths reported. The County’s 7 day rolling average positivity rate continues to decline, down to 11.7%. Otsego County and all of New York State remains under an indoor-mask mandate from Governor Kathy Hochul, through February 10th, with certain exceptions when proof of vaccination is required for entry to an indoor public facility.

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The City of Norwich recently won a 10 Million Dollar Downtown Revitalization Initiative Grant, to help transform the downtown area & boost the city’s economy for decades to come. The Local Planning Committee will have its next meeting through ZOOM on February 9th at 3:00 PM, more information is available by calling Commerce Chenango at 334-1400.

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The State Legislature approved of new redistricting maps for the state Wednesday. Lawmakers drew up new districts for Congressional seats as well as their own seats for the State Senate & Assembly, they head for Governor Hochul’s desk for approval.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 2-2-22

by wcdonews Posted on February 2, 2022

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 2-2-22

A Winter Storm Watch will be effect starting later tonight, local Meteorologist Rich Townsend told WCDO News what he sees happening locally:

(Rich Townsend 2-2-22)

The Winter Storm Watch will be in effect starting at 1:00 AM Thursday through Friday Afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.

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At the meeting Tuesday night in Bainbridge, the General Clinton Canoe Regatta Committee approved of a big change in the schedule of the annual event, Chairman John Harmon explains:

(John Harmon 2-2-22)

Harmon said that the idea to shorten the Regatta had come up several times in the past, but it was never able to come to fruition until this year. This Year’s General Clinton Canoe regatta will be May 27th to the 29th.

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The Oneonta Common Council unanimously approved a motion Tuesday, to submit an application for a SAFER grant to help with additional staffing for the Oneonta fire department, Oneonta Mayor Mark Drnek comments:

(Mark Drnek 2-2-22)

Mayor Drnek said that if the grant is approved, the money would be used to hire up to 8 full-time firefighters, then the city would hold a civil service exam on March 19 for prospective firefighters, the application deadline is February 16.

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Republicans in both the state Senate & State Assembly are looking to repeal or dramatically change the Bail Reform legislation that passed during the Cuomo Administration 2 years ago. Assembly Republican Minority Leader Will Barclay said that the state’s own numbers show that the outcome has been opposite the desired effect:

(Assemblyman Will Barclay 2-2-22)

Locally Assemblyman Joe Angelino & State Senator Fred Akshar are among the few former law enforcement officers in the legislature, both have expresses a desire to be at the table when drafting a change in the Bail Reform laws during this session.

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Tuesday’s COVID 19 testing numbers continue to show a decrease in the percentage of positive cases, according to the Governor’s office & The State Health Department. Over 177,000 New Yorkers were tested, with over 9300 positive cases, for a positivity rate of 5.25%. Patient Hospitalizations dropped sharply to 6628, ICU Patient numbers declined by 46 to 1094, Patients on ventilators decreased by 26 to 641, 136 deaths were reported in Hospitals & Nursing homes Tuesday.

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Otsego County Health Department reported 46 new COVID 19 cases Tuesday, with 4 hospitalized and 1 new death reported. The County’s 7 day positivity rate was just under 12%, there have been 9 deaths already this year & 104 since pandemic hit in Otsego County 2 years ago.

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The Sidney Police Department is now accepting applications for a full-time Police Officer position. This position is not currently open. We are looking for a qualified lateral transfer to fill an anticipated opening this spring. Anyone who meets the specified qualification is encouraged to apply. Applicants can contact Chief Eric Oliver for more information at 607 561-2301.

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A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 2-2-22

Oneonta Police have been investigating the contents of Tyler Lopresti-Castro’s Cell Phone as they try to recreate his final steps Thursday morning when he was found by City Employees at the Silas Avenue Bus garage. Oneonta Police are seeking assistance owners of surveillance cameras covering the center-city streets west of East Street, the Chestnut Street or River Street corridors, Winney Hill Road, Oneida Street, Route 205, State Highway 28 to County Highway 48, between midnight to 2:15 am. on January 27th. The public is encouraged to contact the Oneonta Police Department at (607) 432-1111.

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Stacie Haynes, Executive Director of the Susquehanna SPCA for Otsego County, has become Board President for The New York State Animal Protection Federation. The purpose of the Federation is to safeguard the well-being of all animals through legislative and policy initiatives in New York State. This organization also speaks on behalf of animal-related organizations while acting as a resource of information.

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State Lawmakers released their proposed redistricting maps this week, the state will lose one seat in the House of Representatives based on population shifts in the 2020 census. Redistricting wound up back in the hands of the legislature, after the Independent Redistricting Commission failed to come up with a plan, which they were required to do based on the 2014 public referendum that took redistricting away from lawmakers. 22nd District Congresswoman Claudia Tenney announced that she will seek to win the new 23rd District.

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The next meeting of the Sidney Chamber of Commerce will be held this Morning. The meeting will be held at Trackside Diner beginning at 8:00 AM, chamber members & Directors are urged to attend.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 2-1-22

by wcdonews Posted on February 2, 2022

P.M. NEWS Tuesday 2-1-22

Several local Fire Departments responded Monday to a structure fire at 1749 State Route 205 in the Laurens Fire District. Smoke & Water damage was reported, there were no injuries, the cause of the fire is being investigated. Fire fighters from Milford, Hartwick, West Oneonta, Oneonta, & Morris responded.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 2-1-22

Delaware County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to a reported hit and run snowmobile accident which occurred at the Sidney Center Fire Department. Sometime between January 21st and the morning of January 23rd, an unknown person on a snowmobile collided with the back of the Sidney Center Fire Department building causing damage to the exterior base of the building. Anyone with information should call (607) 832-5555.

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The Next meeting of the General Clinton Canoe Regatta Committee will be held tonight at the Galaxy Bowl in Bainbridge at 7:00 PM. Regatta chairman John Harmon said that decision regarding moving 70 mile races to Sunday & eliminating Monday Memorial Day Activities will be decided at tonight’s meeting.

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The State Health Department & the Governor’s Office reported that the numbers of the Omicron variant of COVID 19 continues to trend downward. On Sunday, over 91,000 Test Results were reported, with over 5100 positives, for a Positivity rate down to 5.59%. Patient Hospitalization went up by 74 Sunday to 7,191, the number in an ICU Bed decreased slightly to 1,161, 701 were on ventilators, New deaths reported by healthcare facilities was 87.

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Albany City Court Judge Holly Trexler on Friday dismissed a forcible touching complaint against former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple’s office filed the misdemeanor charge in October, alleging the former governor groped Brittany Commisso in late 2020. Albany County District Attorney David Soares filed a letter saying his office would not proceed with the charge, saying it was “impossible to prove beyond a reasonable doubt in criminal court”.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 1-31-22

by wcdonews Posted on January 31, 2022

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-31-22

The Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded Saturday to a Walton residence in an attempt to locate Albert Antonacci, after receiving a Boone County, Indiana arrest warrant charging Antonacci with Felony Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury to a Person Under the Age of 14. Antonacci was located at that residence and subsequently arrested as a Fugitive from Justice. Antonacci was arraigned at the Town of Colchester Court on a Fugitive Complaint, and was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility without bail pending his extradition to the State of Indiana.

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Norwich Theater Company will hold auditions for ‘Boeing, Boeing” on Tuesday, At the Martin W, Kappel Theater in Norwich, Chenango Arts Council Spokesperson Mary Beth Miller told WCDO News about the characters in the show:

(Mary Beth Miller 1-31-22)

The show will run March 11th to the 13th at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in Norwich, More information is available at 607-336-2787.

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Highway and bridge projects have been shortchanged because the state continues to use money in the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund to pay down debt from past projects and cover the operating costs for state agencies, according to a report by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Fund spending was only 17 cents of every dollar spent from the Dedicated Highway & Bridge Fund, DiNapoli recommended the state Maximize the share of trust fund revenue for capital projects by developing a multi-year plan to reduce state operations and debt service costs paid for by the Fund, Increase the share of transportation capital projects on a pay-as-you-go basis; and Reduce the trust fund’s reliance on annual General Fund transfers and use the fund’s dedicated revenue streams.

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Delaware County Sheriff Deputies responded Wednesday to a 2 car motor vehicle accident at the intersection in the Town of Harpersfield. Deputies discovered only 1 vehicle at the accident scene, the 2nd operator fled the scene. Deputies identified the operator of the fleeing vehicle as 45-year-old Wayne Swart of Hobart, whose Driver’s License was revoked on 3 separate dates. Deputies arrested Swart Sunday and charged him with Obstructing Governmental Administration, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Operating a Motor Vehicle Without an Ignition Interlock Device, and several other related charges, Swart was released on appearance and traffic tickets and is scheduled to appear at the Town of Harpersfield Court at a later date.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-31-22

Oneonta Police Department is investigating the death of 20-year-old male Tyler Lopresti-Castro. On Thursday at about 6:50 am, City of Oneonta employees located a male, laying on the pavement near the Silas Lane Bus Garage. Lopresti-Castro was identified by his SUNY Oneonta ID and was suffering from extended exposure to subzero temperatures, he was taken to AO Fox Hospital, video showed Lopresti-Castro emerging from a wooded area behind the garage at about 2:15 am, he may have been walking in the area of River Street-River Street Service Road, Oneida Street or Chestnut Street, Anyone with information is asked to contact Oneonta Police at (607) 432-1111 or the State University Police at Oneonta at (607) 436-3550.

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State Police arrested a 17-year-old high school student for Criminal Possession of a Weapon, after the Bainbridge-Guilford School district notified State Police about a video posted to social media which showed a subject firing a rifle at a tree after making a general threat against Black people using a racial slur. The rifle possessed by the 17-year-old was not SAFE Act compliant, he was arrested and later arraigned as an adolescent offender in Chenango County Court. The Chenango County District Attorney determined that a hate crime did not occur, since the video was not directly sent to a specific person or group. The second individual in the video will not face any charges.

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New York state’s mask mandate that requires face coverings in all indoor public places unless the businesses or venues require COVID-19 vaccinations will be extended until at least February 10th. Governor Hochul said the mask mandate could be lifted after February 10th if COVID 19 cases keep declining.

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Fire destroyed a trailer at 117 April Lane in the town of Guilford Saturday Evening. Mount Upton, Unadilla & Sidney fire departments responded, all occupants & pets escaped, no injuries were reported.

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Firefighters from Morris, Oneonta & Others responded to a structure fire on Lake Street in Morris Friday night. The fire was at the site of the former Linn Tractor Company near the entrance to the Otsego County Fairgrounds, no injuries were reported.

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Delaware County Public Health reported 316 new COVID cases in the week from January 22nd to the 28th. Delaware County has had 9 COVID related deaths since the beginning of 2022.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 1-28-22

by wcdonews Posted on January 28, 2022

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-28-22

Oneonta Police are investigating the circumstances regarding A SUNY Oneonta student found on a city Street on Thursday morning. SUNY Officials released a statement this afternoon stating that the unidentified male student was found unconscious at an off-campus location early Thursday morning and transported to Bassett hospital for exposure to extreme cold, the student died at Bassett Thursday evening. The Oneonta Police Department is investigating the incident, anyone with information can call Oneonta Police at (607) 432-1111.

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The Otsego County Health Department reported 81 new cases of COVID 19 Thursday, with 8 hospitalized & no new deaths. The 7 day Rolling average positivity rate was 13.5%, Otsego County Health Department officials reminds local residents that the County & The State remains under an indoor-mask mandate.

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Attorney General Letitia James announced New York’s Award from the $26 billion opioid agreement with the nation’s major pharmaceutical distributors; for their roles in creating and fueling the nationwide opioid crisis. James stated that since the agreement in July, local governments have joined during the subdivision sign-on period, New York has secured the full amount available of $230 million available under the settlement agreement, to go for opioid treatment programs.

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The State Senate & State Assembly may vote on their own redistricting maps based on the 2020 census in the next week, after the Independent Commission failed to narrow the maps down below 2 possibilities. The Commission was set up to avoid the legislature making up their own district lines, following voter approval in 2014 of a ban on partisan gerrymandering of district lines for the State Senate, Assembly & Congressional seats.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-28-22

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded January 10th, to Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton of an assault. 39-year old Daniel Johnson of Walton, allegedly assaulted another person during a Domestic Dispute, unlawfully imprisoned another, and left the location in a stolen vehicle. Deputies filed for an Arrest Warrant for Johnson, on January 20th, Binghamton Police located Johnson while conducting a traffic stop, he was arrested on the Parole Warrant, and was transported back to the Delaware County Correctional Facility. Johnson was charged with Menacing, Criminal Mischief, Assault, Criminal Obstruction of Breathing or Blood Circulation, Unlawful Imprisonment, Grand Larceny, and Criminal Mischief, he was arraigned & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $1000 bail & remand without bail on the Parole Warrant.

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced 45 new #VaxForKids pop-up vaccination sites to increase vaccination rates among children and adolescents 5 years of age & older. One of the clinics will be at the Sidney Elks Lodge at 104 River Street today & Saturday from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, the vaccines being offered are the Pfizer and J&J, to register, go to delawarecountypublichealth.com

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The mobile screening coach will be at the Oneonta Southside Mall on Saturday, 9am-3pm to provide NO COST mammograms and Pap tests to women 40 and over. Call the Cancer Services Program at 1-888-345-0225 to make an appointment. Colorectal cancer screening kits are also available for men and women 45 and over.

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Chenango County Department of Health has a Vaccine Clinic today in Norwich, with the Pfizer, Moderna and Janssen Booster shot available. The Clinic will be held at the South Plaza at the old Label Shopper Store in Norwich, for more information or to register go to co.chenango.ny.us.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 1-27-22

by wcdonews Posted on January 27, 2022

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 1-27-22

State Police released more details regarding a 2 vehicle crash in Conklin last Friday Morning. Police stated that 4-year-old Kaylynn Mendez has passed away from injuries sustained, while a passenger in a Dodge driven by 36 year old Michael McDonald of Conklin. McDonald, Mendez & 1 other passenger were taken to Wilson Hospital, 2 others were airlifted to Upstate Medical in Syracuse. The Driver of the 2nd vehicle, 53 year old Christopher Davidson of Owego was evaluated at the the scene & was released, The investigation into the crash is on-going.

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The Jericho Arts Council’s Regatta Row is expected back to being an in person event, featuring 12 Adirondack Paddle chairs, and new this year – Story Poles, with this year’s Theme “Regatta Byways – Scenes Along the River.” Spokesperson Rachel Hares explains:

(Rachel Hares 1-27-22)

Hares said that the Live Auction slated to take place on Saturday, May 28 at the 59th General Clinton Canoe Regatta, the Art will be displayed on Bainbridge sidewalks from April 27 until Memorial Day weekend. More Information is available at jerichoarts.com.

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Broome County Sheriff’s officials are looking for Casey Lyons from the Town of Union, who is wanted for violation terms of probation for Endangering the Welfare of a Child and his Sex Offender Registration terms. Lyons is a white male with short-cropped brown hair, hazel eyes and a mustache and goatee, he stands six-feet, one-inch tall and weighs 170 pounds. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office tip line at (607) 778-1196 or online at gobroomecounty.com/sheriff.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an accident Tuesday, where 43 year old David Koshinski of Johnson City crashed his pickup truck, which overturned, on Route 12 in the town of Chenango. Koshinski is accused of attempting to drive the vehicle away from the crash scene, he was charged with driving while intoxicated, moving from lane unsafely & operating a vehicle with no windshield and operating a vehicle with no left-side mirror.

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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli released his annual report of schools in fiscal stress or susceptible to fiscal stress. East Ramapo in Rockland County & Newfield in Tioga County were the only 2 districts with significant stress, 21 school district were listed as susceptible to fiscal stress, none of the Districts in the Tri-county area made the list.

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A.M. NEWS Thursday 1-27-22

The Broome County District Attorney’s Office announced 24-year-old Elijah Burnside was sentenced to 3 to 9 in years in prison, for a 2019 crash that killed 70-year-old Ronald Phetphongsy in Binghamton. Burnside struck Phetphongsy’s vehicle when he drove through a stop sign at the intersection of Chapin and Leroy Street. Phetphongsy was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 34 year old Taylor Lovette of Amherst for driving with a suspended license. Deputies stopped a vehicle on State Highway 10 in the Town of Delhi on January 16th, operated by Lovette for driving with a headlight out. Lovette’s Driver’s license was suspended due to lack of insurance, he was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Unlicensed Operator, and Operating with Inadequate Headlamps, he was released on tickets for Town of Delhi Court at a later date.

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The State Health Department & The Governor’s Office reported that over 229,000 people were tested for COVID 19 Tuesday, with 16,519 positives, for a Positivity rate of 7.18%. Patient Hospitalization declined by 519 to 9,335, the number of Patients in an ICU dropped by 78 to 1355 and the number on ventilators dropped to just under 800. New deaths reported by healthcare facilities was 158.

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NYSEG reported 1249 without power in Afton overnight, with 59 out in the Town of Coventry. NYSEG is working to restore power as soon as possible. Due to this morning’s power outage, the Afton Central School District is on a 2 hour delay.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-26-22

by wcdonews Posted on January 26, 2022

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-26-22

State Police arrested 29 year old Brandon Hilts of Cherry Valley for 2nd degree Assault, Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, Unlawful Imprisonment, Criminal Mischief, Menacing, Reckless Endangerment and Criminal Obstruction of Breathing. Troopers were dispatched to a report of a domestic dispute in a vehicle in the town of Edmeston, the investigation revealed that a verbal argument became physical. Hilts is accused of seriously injuring and choking the victim & that he threatened the victim with a knife and prevented the victim from leaving, from calling 911 and for trying to hit the victim with the victims vehicle. The victim was Bassett Hospital to be treated for injuries sustained during the dispute, Hilts was remanded to the Otsego County Jail pending court action in Edmeston Town Court on February 7.

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The Delaware County Tourism Advisory Board is now accepting applications for funding under the 2022 Tourism Promotion & Development Grant program, spokesman Evan Bowker explains:

(Evan Bowker 1-26-22)

Bowker said that the grant program is funded through the Delaware County 2% Occupancy Tax, the deadline for application to the Department of Economic Development is 5:00 pm on Friday, February 25th. More information is available at dcecodev.com.

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Hartwick College announced the Hartwick Heroes Award, which will provide a minimum of $140,000, payable over four years, toward the tuition of all incoming students accepted into its nursing program. This award reaffirms the College’s commitment to developing nurses who are ready to make an impact immediately upon entering the workforce, while easing the financial burden they often face after graduation. More information is available at hartwick.edu/nursing.

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The State Labor Department released their December breakdown for unemployment in each County. Locally, Chenango & Delaware Counties had 2.8% unemployment, Otsego county had 3% unemployment, the statewide rate was at 6.2%.

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The State Office of Cannabis Management reported that 10% of cities and 34% of all municipalities have opt-ed out of all cannabis sales. The Marijuana Regulation & Taxation Act enacted last March gave cities, towns, and villages until December 31st to pass a local law that makes a request to the state Cannabis Control Board to opt their jurisdiction out of hosting retail and/or on-site cannabis consumption licensees. In November, the OCM opened a web-based portal to help localities fulfill this requirement. Municipalities that opted out can opt in at any time.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 1-26-22

Governor Kathy Hochul announced a plan to help address a critical shortage of truck and bus drivers by significantly expanding the availability of road tests for Commercial Driver License applicants. The initiative would allow qualified 3rd parties to offer the road tests, which would create more testing locations statewide and expand capacity at the existing state-run sites, reducing the time it takes to get qualified CDL drivers on the road. The DMV will hold a virtual public hearing TODAY through WebEx from 10:00 am. to 12:30 pm.

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Governor Hochul & Attorney General Letitia James announced that New York’s indoor mask mandate is back in effect just one day after a Nassau County judge ruled that it couldn’t be enforced. New York State filed an appeal Tuesday following the ruling, and Judge Robert Miller granted the state’s request for a stay of the the previous ruling that the governor and health officials lacked authority to require masks. The State Department of Education already sent a notice to schools Tuesday saying regardless of Monday’s ruling, masks would still be required. Another hearing on the mandate is scheduled for Friday.

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The Greene Police Department, State Police & The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a shooting in Greene Tuesday Morning at around 8:00 AM. The hooting took place at 8 1/2 Jackson Street, the victim was listed in stable condition at Wilson Hospital in Johnson City, an unidentified person has been arrested, the investigation is continuing.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies stopped a vehicle operated by 19-year old Levi R. Shambaugh, of Delancey on sun Day January 16th for allegedly driving 70 Miles per hour in a 55mph zone, on State Highway 10, in the Town of Delhi. Shambaugh’s New York State driver’s license was suspended due to a failure to answer a summons. Shambaugh was charged him with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, speeding among other charges, he was released on appearance tickets for the Town of Delhi Court at a later date.

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Otsego County Office of Emergency Services announced that COVID test kits, one kit per person, are available today at the Schenevus Fire Department from 6:00 to 8:30 PM, and Thursday at the Cherry Valley Fire Department from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, the Hartwick Town Hall from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, and Sunday, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, and Thursday at the Unadilla Fire Department starting at 4:30 pm until gone.

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