WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 8-11-21

by wcdonews Posted on August 13, 2021

P.M. NEWS Wednesday 8-11-21

Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul held a press conference this afternoon, she said that she will continue with many of the policies, but not with the toxic drama associated with outgoing Governor Andrew Cuomo:

(Kathy Hochul 8-11-21

Governor Cuomo announced his resignation yesterday, Kathy Hochul will take over as Governor on August 24th.

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THE AMERICAN RED CROSS CURRENTLY HAS A CRITICAL NEED FOR ALL BLOOD TYPES. RED CROSS SPOKESPERSON, MEG ROSSMAN EXPLAINS WHY…

(MEG ROSSMAN 8-11-21)

UPCOMING BLOOD DRIVES IN THE TRI COUNTY AREA INCLUDE TUESDAY, AUGUST 17TH AT THE GUERNSEY MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY IN NORWICH AND AO FOX-TRI TOWN CAMPUS IN SIDNEY AND THURSDAY AUGUST 19TH AT THE FRANKLIN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AND THE WALTON FIRE DEPARTMENT. VISIT RED CROSS BLOOD.ORG FOR A LISTING OF BLOOD DRIVES IN YOUR AREA.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested of 33-year-old Brad Wenk of Lakewood, Pennsylvania, on State Highway 268 in the Town of Tompkins for traveling at a high rate of speed. Deputies determined that Wenk was operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, he is charged with aggravated DWI & Wenk will appear in the Tompkins Town Court on a later date.

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STATE POLICE reported that 57 year old James Jones of Louisiana was recovered from the Whitney Point Reservoir around 9:00 AM Tuesday, he was kayaking with another person when his kayak tipped over. His kayak was located but he did not resurface. The incident remains under investigation. Troopers were assisted by Broome County Sheriff’s, Chenango County Sheriff’s, Broome County Emergency Services, Broome County Technical Rescue Team, Whitney Point Fire, Harpursville Fire, West Windsor Fire, Chenango Bridge Fire, Vestal Fire, Killawog Fire, Lisle Fire, Greene Fire, Marathon Fire, Triangle Fire, Broome Ambulance, Greene Ambulance, Marathon Ambulance and Broome Security Division.

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THE CHENANGO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS VOTED MONDAY TO APPROVE AN ADDITIONAL COUNTY MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEE TO HELP FUND A NEW COUNTY-RUN EMS SERVICE. THE PROPOSAL INCLUDES AN ANNUAL $5 FEE FOR COUNTY RESIDENTS WITH VEHICLES WEIGHING 35 HUNDRED POUNDS OR LESS AND A $10 FEE FOR HEAVIER VEHICLES. THE COUNTY BOARD ESTIMATES THE ADDITIONAL FEE WILL GENERATE NEARLY 300 THOUSAND DOLLARS EACH YEAR.

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COMMUNITY WIDE YARD SALES WILL BE HELD THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 14TH FROM 9AM TO 4PM IN THE VILLAGE AND TOWN OF GREENE. SALE LISTS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE GREENE COMMUNITY YARD SALES FACEBOOK PAGE.

A.M. NEWS 8-11-21

The Chenango County Fair returns today at the Fairgrounds in Norwich with a variety of events for the whole family, spokesperson Mary Weidman explains:

(Mary Weidman 8-11-21)

The full list of events is available at chenangofair.com.

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ERAP SPECIALIST SHANNON WRIGHT WILL BE AT THE SHERBURNE LIBRARY FROM 10AM TIL NOON TO ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT THE EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED FINANCIAL HARDSHIP DUE TO COVID AND OWE BACK RENT, YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR HELP. QUESTIONS CAN BE DIRECTED TO 373-3477.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 8-10-21

by wcdonews Posted on August 13, 2021

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 8-10-21

The Body of a Kayaker missing since Saturday was found earlier today. State Police reported that 57 year old James Jones of Louisiana was kayaking with a friend Saturday at the Whitney Point Reservoir when his boat overturned. State Police & several other agencies assisted in the search.

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Governor Cuomo announced today that he will resign as Governor on August 24th. Cuomo has faced numerous allegations of sexual harassment, he said that he will step aside & let state government govern. Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul will become the state’s 1st female Governor on August 24t.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 8-10-21

ERAP Specialist Shannon Wright will be at the Afton Library today from 12:00 to 2:00 PM to answer questions about the Emergency Rental Assistance Program, for tenants who have experienced financial hardships due to Covid 19 and owe back rent. More infromation si available by calling Wright at 373-3477, extension 1505 or by Email: swright@familyenrichment.org.

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The Independent Redistricting Commission of New York State will hold a virtual public hearing on August 15, 2021, at 3pm to seek comments from all New Yorkers. The Commission would appreciate your help in publicizing the meeting for your residents. They can sign up to participate in and stay updated about the process at our website: www.nyirc.gov

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 8-9-21

by wcdonews Posted on August 13, 2021

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 8-9-21

The victim of an August 5th shooting in Delhi has been released from the hospital. State Police said that 28 year old William Effner was shot by Roger Lynch of Franklin, who fled the scene and was killed by a member of the State Police Special Operations Response Team member during a standoff on August 6th. Effner was flown to Albany Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.

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State Police continue to search for the body of 57 year old James Jones of Louisiana in the Whitney Point Reservoir. Jones was Kayaking with a friend Saturday when his boat overturned & he failed to resurface.

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Democrats announced their unanimous endorsement of Molly Fitzgerald of Binghamton for re-election in the race for the Supreme Court 6th Judicial District. In addition to her duties as a trial court Judge from 2008 until 2019, Justice Fitzgerald also served as the Administrative Judge for the Sixth Judicial District from 2016 through 2019.

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SUNY Delhi Athletics has achieved full NCAA Division III status, They will be eligible for full status starting Sept. 1st, it will include all 9 women’s sports and 8 of the men’s sports. SUNY Delhi will become eligible to participate in the NCAA Division III National Championships.

A.M. NEWS Monday 8-9-21

Assemblyman Joe Angelino is urging voters to participate in an upcoming virtual hearing on legislative redistricting for the Southern Tier and Central New York on Today at 2:00 PM. The input from these meetings will help the Independent Redistricting Commission in the redrawing of legislative and congressional district lines for 2022. Those who wish to participate are encouraged to register at: nyirc.gov/meetings.

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Catholic Charities in Sidney is once again offering their Free Backpack program with School supplies for children in need in the Sidney School district, Spokesperson Penny McKnight explains:

(Penny McKnight 8-9-21)

McKnight said that the Deadline to apply for the program is this Friday, August 13th.

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A JOHNSON CITY MAN WAS FOUND GUILTY ON TWO COUNTS OF SEXUAL ABUSE FRIDAY IN BROOME COUNTY COURT. RAYVON MCNEALY WAS CONVICTED OF SEXUAL ABUSE IN THE FIRST DEGREE AND ONE COUNT OF ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A 7 YEAR OLD CHILD. MCNEALY WILL BE SENTENCED ON OCTOBER 7TH.

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IN NEW YORK STATE COVID NEWS…THERE WERE NEARLY 113 THOUSAND COVID 19 TEST RESULTS REPORTED ON SATURDAY, WITH 3467 POSITIVE RESULTS EQUALING 3% OF THOSE TESTED. THERE ARE ELEVEN HUNDRED AND 62 NEW YORKERS IN THE HOSPITAL AND THERE WERE 11 COVID DEATHS SATURDAY. THERE WERE NEARLY 43 THOUSAND VACCINE DOSES ADMINISTERED SATURDAY.

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AS OF TODAY, ANYONE ENTERING A BROOME COUNTY-OPERATED BUILDING, MUST WEAR A MASK. THE DECISION WAS MADE BY BROOME COUNTY OFFICIALS AFTER THE CDC ELEVATED BROOME COUNTY TO A QUOTE, “SUBSTANIAL LEVEL OF VIRUS TRANSMISSION. THE ROSS PARK ZOO IN BINGHAMTON HAS ALSO SAID ALL GUESTS MUST WEAR MASKS WHETHER OR NOT THEY HAVE BEEN VACCINATED.

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THE NEW YORK STATE SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION HAS JOINED THE LIST OF THOSE CALLING ON GOVERNOR CUOMO TO STEP DOWN. THE ASSOCIATION’S STATEMENT SAID THAT CUOMO HYPOCRITICALLY CHAMPIONED WOMEN’S RIGHTS TO BE FREE OF SEXUAL HARRASMENT IN THE WORK PLACE. THE STATEMENT ALSO STATED THAT IF THE GOVERNOR DOES NOT RESIGN, THE STATE ASSEMBLY SHOULD PROMPTLY IMPEACH HIM.

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THE CHENANGO ARTS COUNCIL IN NORWICH ANNOUNCES IT’S FIRST LIVE PERFORMANCE SINCE THE PANDEMIC CAUSED THEM TO CLOSE DOWN. THE NEW SEASON KICKS OFF THIS SATURDAY AT 7PM WITH MARK SANDS REALTIME DIXIELAND BAND…FEATURING NEW ORLEANS DIXIELAND JAZZ AND MUSIC FROM LOUIS ARMSTRONG, BILLE HOLIDAY, JELLYROLL MORTON AND MORE. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT CHENANGO ARTS DOT ORG, BY CALLING 336-2787, AND AT THE DOOR.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 8-6-21

by wcdonews Posted on August 11, 2021

The Sidney Elks Lodge Annual Looking Back Car Show & Chicken Barbecue will return this year, on Saturday behind the Lodge at 104 River Street in Sidney, spokesperson Lori Lang explains:

(Lori Lang 8-6-21)

Lang said that the event will run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Saturday, the car show & Barbecue was canceled last year due to the COVID shutdown.

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The Rotary Club of Sidney and the Cullman Developmental Center will present “Big Rig Day” tomorrow at the Cullman Center in Sidney, Rotary Spokesman Larry Halbert explains:

(Larry Halbert 8-6-21)

The final event of the series for children will be on Sunday August 22nd at Keith Clark Park in Sidney.

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Afton Open Air Market returns Saturday, at 9:00 AM at their location in Afton Next to Suburban Propane on State Route 7, organizer Melissa Matthews OF 6ZERO7 events explains:

(Melissa Matthews 8-6-21)

Matthews said that the full list of vendors and more information is available at AftonMarket dot com.

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The Otsego County fair has changed their Saturday Bicycle Giveaway this year, as the pandemic has made it difficult to acquire them; Otsego County Fair spokesperson Lisa Jones told WCDO News that they changed the giveaway:

(Lisa Jones 8-6-21)

More information about the rest of the Otsego County Fair is available at otsegocountyfair.org.

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Delaware Opportunities has received additional funds for the dairy distributions, they will have 2 additional distributions to the summer/fall schedule onsite in Hamden on September 8th and October 13th. Registration for both will go live one week prior, as always. There is NO dairy distribution in August, just the food distribution on August 24th, Delaware Opportunities will be distributing back to school supplies again this year, There are income eligibility requirements, more information will be released in the coming weeks.

1 of the women that accused Governor Cuomo of Sexual Harassment has filed a criminal complaint with the Albany County Sheriff’s Department. The woman claimed that the Governor reached under her blouse and groped her breast in his office at the Executive Mansion, among other sexual advances. The State Assembly’s Judiciary Committee has given Cuomo’s Legal team’s deadline of August 13th to provide additional evidence in his defense, Cuomo said that he is not planning to resign.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 8-5-21

by wcdonews Posted on August 11, 2021

PM NEWS THURSDAY 8/5/21

AN ENDICOTT MAN WAS ARRESTED FOLLOWING A BANK ROBBERY YESTERDAY AFTERNOON AT THE NBT BANK BRANCH ON ROBINSON STREET IN BINGHAMTON. 24 YEAR OLD NYQUAN WILLIAMS WAS CHARGED WITH ROBBERY IN THE FIRST DEGREE AND CRIMINAL USE OF A FIREARM. WILLIAMS WAS SPOTTED RIDING A BICYCLE AND AFTER A BRIEF STRUGGLE, HE WAS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY. OFFICERS RECOVERED 60 THOUSAND DOLLARS IN CASH AND A LOADED HANDGUN. POLICE THEN EXECUTED A SEARCH WARRANT AT WILLIAM’S RESIDENCE AND FOUND SEVERAL PIECES OF EVIDENCE RELATED TO A JULY 2ND BANK ROBBERY AT THE NBT BANK BRANCH IN JOHNSON CITY. JOHNSON CITY POLICE HAVE CHARGED HIM WITH ROBBERY IN THE FIRST DEGREE AND CRIMINAL USE OF A FIREARM IN THAT JULY BANK ROBBERY. IN TOTAL, WILLIAMS IS FACING FIVE CHARGES. POLICE ARE STILL INVESTIGATING BOTH BANK ROBBERIES.

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A BILL TO REPLACE THE WORD “INMATE” WITH “INCARCERATED INDIVIDUAL” WAS JUST SIGNED INTO LAW BY GOVERNOR CUOMO. THE BILL PASSED THE NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY AND SENATE WITH BIPARTISAN SUPPORT IN JUNE. THE LAWMAKERS WHO WROTE THE BILL CLAIM THAT THE WORD “INMATE” PERMANENTLY DEMONIZED AND STIGMATIZED AN INDIVIDUAL. THE NEW LAW TAKES EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.

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KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR SIDNEY SCHOOL DISTRICT CHILDREN. CHILDREN MUST BE 5 YEARS OLD ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 1ST 2021 TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR KINDERGARTEN THIS YEAR. A CHILD’S BIRTH CERTIFICATE, IMMUNIZATION RECORDS AND PROOF OF RESIDENCY MUST BE PRESENTED. PARENTS SHOULD CALL TAMMY OSBORNE AT 561-7728 TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT FOR KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION.

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A FORMER POSTAL EMPLOYEE WAS SENTENCED TO 18 MONTHS AND ORDERED TO PAY A$1,000 FINE WEDNESDAY AFTER PLEADING GUILTY TO DUMPING MAIL INSTEAD OF DELIVERING IT. 25 YEAR OLD TANNER BROWN FROM COBLESKILL. BROWN ADMITTED TO INTENTIONALLY DUMPING OVER 5800 PIECES OF MAIL IN A FIELD AND WOODED AREA IN SHARON SPRINGS WHILE WORKING AS A POSTAL CARRIER IN 2019. HE WAS ALSO ORDERED TO SERVE 100 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE.

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TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR THE UPCOMING DEPUTY SHERIFF EXAM IN DELAWARE COUNTY. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE DELAWARE COUNTY PERSONNEL OFFICE IN DELHI NO LATER THAN 4:30PM ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11TH. INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ON LINE AT DEL CO NY DOT US. THE SHERIFF’S DEPUTY TEST WILL BE GIVEN ON SEPTEMBER 18TH.

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WORK CONTINUES TODAY ON THE CATCH BASIN REPLACEMENT NEAR THE ONEONTA CITY HALL PARKING LOT. SOUTH MAIN STREET IS CLOSED AND MOTORISTS ARE ASKED TO DRIVE WITH CAUTION THRU TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES. MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING THE ONEONTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE AT 432-2100.

.M. NEWS 8-5-21

The mobile screening coach will be at the Morris Fairgrounds during the Otsego County Fair Today, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with free mammograms and Pap tests to women 40 and over. Appointments can be made by calling the Cancer Services Program at 1-888-345-0225.

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A DELHI WOMAN IS FACING A NUMBER OF CHARGES STEMMING FROM A SERIES OF INCIDENTS TUESDAY MORNING . 50 YEAR OLD ROBIN REESE IS ACCUSED OF CALLING 911 TO REPORT AN INDIVIDUAL BANGING ON AN APARTMENT DOOR AND ACTIVATING A FIRE ALARM AT PHOEBE LANE APARTMENTS IN DELHI. SHE THEN LEFT THAT LOCATION IN A VEHICLE BEFORE BEING STOPPED BY SUNY DELHI POLICE. UPON THE CONCLUSION OF THEIR INVESTIGATION, SHERIFF’S DEPUTIES DETERMINED THAT REESE’S DRIVERS LICENSE WAS REVOKED IN 2018 AS A RESULT OF A DWI CONVICTION. SHE WAS CHARGED WITH FELONY FALSELY REPORTING AN INCIDENT, AGGRAVATED UNLICENSED OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, OPERATING AN UNREGISTERED VEHICLE, IMPROPER LICENSE PLATES AND FAILURE TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN, AMONG OTHER CHARGES. REESE WAS RELEASED ON AN APPEARANCE TICKET FOR TOWN OF DELHI COURT.

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IN LIGHT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S REPORT ON GOVERNOR CUOMO, A DOWNSTATE ASSEMBLYMAN IS URGING ASSEMBLY COLLEAGUES TO JOIN HIM ON 2 PIECES OF LEGISLATION. ASSEMBLYMAN MIKE LAWLER FROM ROCKLAND COUNTY WANTS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE MARIO M. CUOMO BRIDGE BACK TO THE TAPPAN ZEE BRIDGE. AND HIS SECOND PIECE OF LEGISLATION WOULD ESTABLISH CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR RETALIATION AGAINST STATE EMPLOYEES.

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IN NEW YORK STATE COVID NEWS, THERE WERE 121,000 COVID TESTS ADMINISTERED TUESDAY WITH 3100 POSITIVE RESULTS. 902 PATIENTS ARE HOSPITALIZED STATEWIDE AND 7 PEOPLE DIED FROM COVID . NEARLY 43,000 VACCINE DOSES WERE ADMINISTERED STATEWIDE TUESDAY.

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Chenango Sheriff’s office arrested a Village of Sherburne man for Rape in the First Degree and Rape in the Third Degree. The Detectives Division arrested Jason L. Fowlston, age 44 of the Village of Sherburne for multiple counts of Rape in the First Degree and Rape in the Third Degree. The arrest stemmed from acomplaint received involving an alleged forcible rape of a person under the age of 17 multiple times, over the course of several months. Fowlston is currently at the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office awaiting arraignment.

The City of Oneonta will continue work on the catch basin replacement near the exit of the City Hall parking lot on South Main St through Friday, August 6th. Work will begin around 7:00am and conclude by 3:30pm. South Main St will be closed to local traffic only. Please use caution and obey all temporary traffic control devices. For more information, please contact the Department of Public Service at 432-2100 or dpsinfo@oneonta.ny.us.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 8-4-21

by wcdonews Posted on August 11, 2021

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 8-4-21

THE OTSEGO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REPORTS THAT THE COUNTY HAS REACHED A 9% POSITIVITY RATE IN THE LAST 7 DAYS AND THEY ARE RECOMMENDING THAT EVERYONE WEAR A MASK INDOORS IN PUBLIC. THEY HAVE ALSO ADDED AN ADDITIONAL DAY OF VACCINATION AT THE OTSEGO COUNTY FAIR. FAIRGOERS CAN RECEIVE COVID 19 VACCINES TODAY TIL 6:00 PM AT THE EMT TENT. VACCINATIONS WILL ALSO BE ADMINISTERED AT THE FAIR ON FRIDAY FROM NOON TO 6PM. ANYONE VACCINATED AT THE FAIR WILL BE ENTERED INTO A DRAWING FOR PRIZES.

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STATE SENATOR FRED AKSHAR HAS JOINED YES SAFE CHOICES FOR KIDS, LOURDES HOSPITAL AND THE BINGHAMTON RUMBLE PONIES TO HOST THE “WELCOME BACK TO THE BALLPARK” DOUBLEHEADER TONIGHT AT MIRABITO STADIUM. THIS YEAR, NEARLY 3 THOUSAND FREE TICKETS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO LOCAL FAMILES AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. THE EVENT IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR FAMILIES TO SPEND TIME TOGETHER IN A SAFE, DRUG FREE ENVIRONMENT. THE RUMBLE PONIES TAKE ON THE PORTLAND SEADOGS IN A DOUBLEHEADER THAT BEGINS AT 5:30PM.

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US SENATOR CHUCK SCHUMER ANNOUNCED THAT NEW YORK AIRPORTS WILL RECEIVE SIGNIFICANT FUNDING IF CONGRESS PASSES THE 1 TRILLION DOLLAR INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN. THE WARREN EATON AIRPORT IN NORWICH IS IN LINE TO RECEIVE 790 THOUSAND DOLLARS,WITH ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR AIRPORTS IN SIDNEY, BINGHAMTON AND HAMILTON. THE PLAN ALLOCATES 937 MILLION DOLLARS FOR NEW YORK AIRPORTS.

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THE MOBILE CANCER SCREENING COACH WILL WILL BE AT THE OTSEGO COUNTY FAIR THURSDAY FROM 9AM TIL 2PM PROVIDING NO COST MAMMOGRAMS AND PAP TESTS TO WOMEN 40 YEARS AND OLDER.

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CHENANGO SPCA IS HAVING A “PAWS AND PINTS” FUNDRAISER AT HIDDEN SPRINGS BREWHOUSE IN NORWICH ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 7TH FROM 1 TO 7PM. THE EVENT WILL FEATURE A PET PARADE, LIVE MUSIC, A MAGICIAN AND FOOD TRUCKS. PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT CHENANGO SPCA AND HELP OFFSET OPERATING EXPENSES.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 8-4-21

Delaware County Public Health will have a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats and ferrets today from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Delhi Fire Hall. For more information call 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com.

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The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment will meet today at 10:30 A.M in Albany, New York City and at the Broome County Career and Community Services Center in Johnson City. The meeting will be Live-streamed at dps.ny.gov/Webcasts, the board will view documents related to Application of Bluestone Wind, LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need, for Construction of the Bluestone Wind Farm Project in the Towns of Windsor and Sanford.

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The Next Sidney Chamber of Commerce Meeting will be held this morning at 8:00 AM, the meeting will be held at the Sidney Golf Course, all members & Directors are urged to attend.

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Over the past 7-10 days the Chenango County Public Health Office has seen a rise in COVID cases. The cause of this rise can be attributed to a mix of unvaccinated individuals and a decrease in prevention efforts. Active cases have gone from single digits to 28 with 69 people quarantined and 2 hospitalized.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 8-3-21

by wcdonews Posted on August 3, 2021

P.M. NEWS Tuesday 8-3-21

State Attorney General Letitia James announced the results of a report from independent counsel Ann Clark & Joon Kim, regarding allegations of sexual harassment against Governor Cuomo:

(Letitia James 8-3-21)

Governor Cuomo issued a response Tuesday afternoon denying the charges in the report: 

(Cuomo 1)

Cuomo said that his physical presence is a misunderstood cultural tradition in his family:

(Cuomo 2)

Governor Cuomo said that he is not stepping down; Attorney General James said that next steps are up to Governor Cuomo, the State Assembly, and the general public, but her office’s investigation is considered to be over.  State Leaders from both parties are calling for the Governor Cuomo’s resignation.

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The Deadline is approaching on August 13th for Sidney Central School District to get a free backpack with school supplies, from Catholic Charites in Sidney, spokesperson Penny McKnight explains:

(Penny McKnight 8-3-21)

More information is available by calling the Catholic Charities Sidney Office in the Civic Center at 604-4071.

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The Otsego County Health Department announced 2 COVID 19 Vaccination opportunities this week at the Otsego County Fair.  The shots will be available at the Walk up EMT tent today & Friday from 12:00 Noon until 6:00 PM. More information is available by calling the Otsego County Department of Health at 547-4230

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The Catskill Symphony Orchestra announced its 2021-2022 Season is on, after a nearly 2-year hiatus. The Orchestra is partnering with Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center on Market Street in Oneonta to present 2 fall concerts & 2 spring concerts, including the popular annual Cabaret fundraiser.  For more information about the shows & tickets, visit catskillsymphony.org.

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WCDO News has learned that a motocross rider at Unadilla Valley Motocross in New Berlin died as a result of his injuries sustained in an accident at the track Sunday.  Ed Ladd of Hudson Falls New York passed away from severe injuries at Wilson Hospital in Johnson City, Ladd was an organ donor & there will be a “Hero Walk” in his honor At Wilson Hospital at 7:00 PM, those wishing to participate should be at the hospital at 6:00 PM. 

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 8-3-21

The Otsego County Fair begins today at the fairgrounds in Morris, spokesperson Lisa Jones told WCDO News about changes with their new box office:

(Lisa Jones 8-2-21)

Today is Dollar Day, with Admission Only $1.00.  The fair runs through Sunday, more information is available at Otsegocountyfair.org.

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Delaware County Public Health will have a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats and ferrets today from 6:30PM to 8:00PM at The Sidney Fire Station.  More information is available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 8-2-21

by wcdonews Posted on August 2, 2021

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 8-2-21

The spread of Delta Variant has prompted new restrictions, as it is more aggressive and much more easily transmitted than previously strains.  According to the CDC, the Variant is now responsible for more than 80% of infections in the United States, largely among unvaccinated people.  Governor Cuomo discussed the change in the CDC guidance at a press conference this morning:

(Cuomo 8-2-21)

The CDC reported that the good news is that the vaccines continue to provide strong protection against COVID-19, including the Delta Variant.  If you are not vaccinated, you are at risk for illness and possible death as 99.7% of new COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths are unvaccinated people.

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A tractor trailer roll-over accident in Meridale late Thursday night resulted in the closure of State Highway 28 for more than 7 hours. Delaware County Sheriff’s Office reported that the cargo was manually off-loaded and the wreckage removed from the highway.  The driver was 43 year-old Elysee Moise of Florida, he was extricated from the truck and transported to Fox Hospital in Oneonta, for treatment of injuries sustained in the accident.  The DEC Spill Response Team responded to the scene to contain and mitigate the spill of boxed dairy products & truck fuel.  The investigation is ongoing, excessive speed on the wet roadway was a contributing factor in this accident. 

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The Otsego County Fair gets underway tomorrow at the fairgrounds in Morris, Fair Spokesperson Lisa Jones comments:

(Lisa Jones 8-2-21)

The full line up of events is available at otsegocountyfair.org. The Otsego County Fair ends Sunday.

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The Chenango River Theater will be back with live performances shortly, at the facility in Greene, Spokesman Bill Lelbach comments:

(Bill Lelbach 8-2-21)

Tickets for “Ben Butler” or “The Craftsman” are available at chenangorivertheatre.org.

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The State Department of Transportation announced that applications are currently being accepted for 57 full-time positions in their fleet administration and transportation maintenance disciplines in the Southern Tier. Additional positions are anticipated to be filled in the coming months. The Department is also teaming up with the Department of Labor to host virtual job fairs to help recruit qualified workers.  More than 400 positions are currently available across the state.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 8-2-21

Over 93,000 people were tested for COVID Saturday with over 2500 Positives, for a positivity rate of 2.68%.  Patient Hospitalizations were back up to 738, Patients in ICU was up to 152, and those on Ventilators was back up to 52.  There were 9 deaths reported Saturday.

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State Troopers and other first responders were dispatched to Canadarago Lake for a man that went into the water and did not resurface.  Members of the State Police, the Otsego County Sheriff’s Department, State Park Police, and others responded to the scene Saturday, An investigation revealed that 54-year-old David Morrissey of Mohawk went into the lake after he saw his boat drifting away, he did not resurface.  Morrissey was recovered from the lake several hours later by the New York State Police Underwater Recovery Team.

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