WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 7-20-21

by wcdonews Posted on July 20, 2021

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 7-20-21

Sidney Police Department, with the assistance of the State Police, arrested 29 year old Anthony Masi of Sidney on a number of charges.  Masi is accused of failing to comply with an officer attempting to conduct a traffic stop on July 4th; Sidney Police followed Masi into the Town of Sidney for several miles before ending the pursuit, which eventually ended with Masi crashing his stolen motorcycle into an SUV in Oneonta.  Masi was charged by Sidney Police with criminal possession of stolen property, Unauthorized use of motor vehicle, Unlawfully fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle, Reckless driving, Aggravated unlicensed operation, plus a number of other charges, Masi was arraigned in Village of Sidney Court, he was released on his own recognizance & he was turned over to State Police who took him into custody on an arrest warrant issued from another jurisdiction.

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Chenango County Public Health announced their upcoming COVID 19 vaccine schedule.  On Wednesday, 2nd doses for homebound patients will be administered, on July 31st, a 1st dose Pfizer vaccine clinic will be held for 12 years of age and older at the former Label Shopper Store in the South Plaza in Norwich from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.  Chenango County Health Department now has COVID-19 vaccinations in their clinics, appointments are requested at 337-1660, the clinics will be on July 23 & 30th for the J&J Vaccine, August 6th for the Moderna Vaccine & August 13th, 20th & 27th for the Pfizer Vaccine.

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Governor Cuomo today announced that 4 mass vaccination sites will cease operations as part of the ongoing downscaling that will allow the State to focus on localized vaccination efforts. As part of the downscaling, the site at Binghamton University will cease operations following vaccinations on July 26.

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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 Monday, August 9 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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Starting Monday, August 16th, the Susquehanna SPCA monthly rabies clinics will be first come, first serve, at the new location on State Route 28 Cooperstown.  Pet owners are reminded to bring the pet’s previous rabies certificate, so that the veterinarian can look at it to determine if your pet is eligible for a 3-year vaccine.  Rabies clinics will be held on August 16th, September 13th, October 4th, November 15th & December 13th, more information is available at 547-8111 ext. 111.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 7-20-21

The Otsego County Office of Emergency Services continues to assess damage to area roads from the flooding over the weekend, Acting Emergency Services Coordinator Victor Jones told WCDO News that some roads are open & passable, but still in rough shape, and they are looking to Albany for help:

(Victor Jones 7-20-21)

Jones said that State Route 51 from the Village of Morris, South near the Butternuts/Morris town line is inaccessible; State Route 51 at the bridge in front of the Gilbertsville Fire Department is down to 1 lane but is open to all traffic.  In the Town of Morris, previously closed roads are passable, In the Town of Pittsfield:  Cobb Road up until the section that runs into 42nd & Broad is open, but the extension from that intersection is not passable.  Hawks Road remains closed.   Otsego County Route 4 from State Route 23 in the Town of Morris to State Route 51 in the Village of Gilbertsville remains closed on the northern end, in the Town of Unadilla, damaged roads are passable.

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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 40-year-old Bradley Cook of Oneonta on a warrant from a sealed indictment, Cook is charged with 2 counts of criminal sexual act for allegedly having sexual contact with the child under the age of 11.  Cook was arraigned and was remanded to the Otsego County jail on $10,000 cash bail or $100,000 bond he returns to court August 13th.

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The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage and donors of all blood types, especially type O are urged to make an appointment, Blood drives are being held today from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Sidney Elks Lodge, or from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center, 24 Market Street, in Oneonta.  Schedule an appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.

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Achieve will host 2 job fairs and an open house tomorrow at their Vestal and Norwich facilities from 12:00 noon to 6:00 PM, with the open house at the Vestal location from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM> Achieve currently has 80 job vacancies, more information is available at achieveny.org/employment.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 7-19-21

by wcdonews Posted on July 19, 2021

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 7-19-21

Hospice Chenango announced their Triple Norwich Virtual Race Challenge for the month of August, which covers 700 miles between Norwich New York, Norwich Connecticut & Norwich Vermont, Hospice Chenango Spokesperson Sarah Green explains:

(Sarah Green 7-19-21)

Race registrations begin today, at $27 per person, at hospicechenango.org, on their Facebook Page or call 334-3556.

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Governor Cuomo announced today that state investigators will be on patrol at popular summer concert venues to crack down on underage drinking and the use of fake IDs to purchase alcohol.  Operation Prevent enforcement sweeps will be conducted at popular upstate concert venues; it is supported by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee and led by investigators from the Department of Motor Vehicles in cooperation with the State Liquor Authority, State Police, State Parks Police, and local law enforcement.

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Chenango County Emergency Rental Assistance Program is available for those who were impacted by the COVID pandemic & owe back rent.  The Program could pay rent in arrears as much as 12 months, and also help with utility arrears, more information is available at Family Enrichment at 373-3477 extension 1505 or at otda.ny.gov.

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The Chenango County Historical Society is seeking community feedback in order to develop activities and programs that are relevant and interesting to broader audiences. CCHS is developing long-term plans to guide the organization’s thematic development, as well as clarifying educational and interpretive goals for the museum.  A brief survey is available at tinyurl.com/CCHSFeedback; all who respond to the survey will receive a free downloadable commemorative Chenango County Historical Society keepsake.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 7-19-21

The Otsego County Office of Emergency Services reported flooding Saturday Night in Gilbertsville, Mt Upton and Morris, including Road Collapses on State Route 51 northbound between County Route 8 in Gilbertsville and the village of Morris.  Otsego County Acting Emergency Services Coordinator Victor Jones told WCDO News this morning that additional problems have cropped up in Unadilla:

(Victor Jones 7-19-21)

Jones said that Otsego County Board of Representatives Chairman David Bliss has implemented a State of Emergency for the Town of Butternuts, Pittsfield & Morris, Jones said that affected roads are Dimock Hollow, Nichols, Jones & Burlingame Roads, County Road 49 in the town of Pittsfield, plus Otsego County Routes 4 & 18, Lockwood Hill Road & he also said that the Gilbertsville & Morris firehouses were flooded, but crews got equipment out in time.  Delaware County reported issues with State Route 30 in Roxbury Sunday.

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The State Health Department reported that they were back over 1000 positive cases of COVID, with  1142 positive cases, for a 1.5% positivity rate Saturday, with Hospitalizations, The number in ICU Beds & Those on Ventilators have remained about the same as the positivity rate continues to climb.  The percentage of adults over 18 with a completed vaccine series is up to 67.3%

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State tax receipts exceeded the Enacted Budget Financial Plan forecast by $4.8 billion from April through June, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli.  Tax receipts through June totaled $30.9 billion, almost $17 billion more than received in the same period last year, spurred in part by a $13.5 billion year-to-year increase in personal income tax receipts.

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Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a Single dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Thursday at the Union Grove Distillery in Arkville from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.  The vaccination clinic is open to people over the age of 18.   No appointment or pre-registration needed, walk-ins only.  For more information, call Delaware County Public Health at 607-832-5200.

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The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage and donors of all blood types; especially type O,  are urged to make an appointment to give now.   A blood drive is being held from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 PM at the Walton Fire Department, at 59 West Street,  Appointments can be made by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 7-16-21

by wcdonews Posted on July 16, 2021

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-16-21

Governor Cuomo will be interviewed by investigators Saturday by the State Attorney General’s Office regarding several allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct.  Cuomo acknowledge that he may make people uncomfortable but denied allegations of wrongdoing, many lawmakers have asked Cuomo to resign.

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NY State of Health announced that more than 111,000 New Yorkers have newly enrolled in Qualified Health Plan or Essential Plan coverage since January.  In addition, since March 31, 2021, when NY State of Health implemented the American Rescue Plan Act insurance provisions, more than 140,000 New Yorkers are benefitting from the increased financial assistance available. Of these 140,000 enrollees, 121,000 are low or moderate income.

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The Susquehanna SPCA in Otsego County will host their Ribbon Cutting & Open House at their brand new facility Tomorrow about 1 mile north of the old facility on State Highway 28 in Cooperstown, Director Stacie Haynes told WCDO News that they did a lot of preplanning to get this new facility right:

(Stacie Haynes 7-16-21)

The open house runs from 10:00AM to 4:00 PM, tomorrow, Haynes said that they started moving into the new facility earlier this week, more information is available at 547-8111.

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The Ron Palmer Memorial Scholarship Fund concert fundraiser has been moved indoors to the Norwich American Legion on Sheldon Street in Norwich, due to expected wet weather.  The Concert is scheduled from 12:00 noon to 7:00pm, tickets can be purchased at the door for $20.00, the money raised from this, and future concerts will go for a scholarship for area students interested in studying music in college, more information about the scholarship or the fundraiser is available at 244-5481.

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The Greater Binghamton Airshow is this weekend at the Greater Binghamton Airport on Saturday and Sunday, with the United States Air Force Flight Demonstration Squadron, known as “The Thunderbirds”.  The airshow runs from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM both days, more information is available at binghamtonairshow.com

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-16-21

State Police arrested 49 year old Robert Coleman of McDonough and 43 year old Billie Harris of McDonough for Criminal Possession of a Weapon, after a trooper initiated a traffic stop, both Coleman and Harris were in possession of firearms; they cannot legally possess firearms since they have been previously convicted of a crime.  Both were arraigned, Harris was released on her own recognizance; Coleman was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $10,000 cash bail or $20,000 bond.

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The Unadilla Valley Central School District will host a 5K run/walk at 9:00 AM tomorrow for 14 year old Cooper Hine, who is a Unadilla Valley 8th Grader, who was seriously injured in an ATV crash in New Berlin recently.  Another fundraising chicken barbecue and Chinese auction will follow at the South New Berlin Fire Department.  Hine has been hospitalized at the Upstate Medical center in Syracuse.

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Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a Single dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Saturday at the Bloomville Fire Department, on Scotch Hill Road from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.  The vaccination clinic is open to people over the age of 18, No appointment or pre-registration is needed, and more information is available by calling Delaware County Public Health at 607-832-5200.

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The Chenango County Relay For Life will be held on Saturday from 3:00 to 6:00 PM, at the East Main Park in Downtown Norwich.  More information is available on the Relay For Life Chenango County Facebook Page.

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The 45th Annual Deposit Lumberjack Festival runs today & tomorrow, activities include games, rides, a firework show, live music, parades, and the professional lumberjack competition.  The Festival will also host a mobile vaccination clinic, which is in partnership with the Broome County Health Department; more information is available at the Deposit Lumberjack Festival’s Facebook page.

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The Greater Oneonta Historical Society will hold a Summer Walking Tours this Sunday, July 18th at 2:00 PM.  More information is available at the Society’s Facebook page or oneontahistory.org.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 7-15-21

by wcdonews Posted on July 15, 2021

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 7-15-21

The Susquehanna SPCA in Otsego County will host their Ribbon Cutting & Open House at their brand new facility Saturday Morning at 10:00, on State Highway 28 in Cooperstown, Director Stacie Haynes explains:

(Stacie Haynes 7-15-21)

The open house on Saturday runs from 10:00AM to 4:00 PM, they will be joined by State Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard Ball; State Senator Peter Oberacker; Assemblymen John Salka & Christopher Tague

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44-year-old Scott Mawhiney of Deposit pleaded not guilty to a 9 count indictment in Broome County Court Wednesday, he is accused of shooting State Trooper Ryan Thorp last month.  2 of the counts in the indictment were for attempted murder, bail has been set at $100,000 cash or $200,000 bond.  Mawhiney was arrested after troopers responded to the report of a domestic dispute in the Village of Deposit.

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The Sidney Alumni Association will hold their alumni weekend Friday through Sunday Afternoon, after missing last year’s event due to the COVID pandemic.  Spokesman Bryan Innes told WCDO news of some of the highlights:

(Bryan Innes 6-16-21)

Innes said that the Saturday night social event will not be held, and they will leave activities up to the individual classes, more information is available at sidneyalumni.org.

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The State Health Department reported that the COVID Infection rate continues to increase, with just fewer than 82,000 tested Wednesday and 956 were positive, for a 1.17% positivity rate.  New York’s rate, while still among the lowest in the country, has tripled in recent weeks, however hospitalizations were down to 340, ICU patients were down to 75 & those on ventilators were down to 34 & there 3 deaths from COVID Wednesday. The percentage of adult New Yorkers who have completed their vaccine dosage has increased to 67%.

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The State Department of Labor announced that the number of private sector jobs in June increased by 9,800, or 0.1%, to over 7.4 Million people.  Prior to the pandemic, there were 8.2 Million New Yorkers in Private Sector jobs that number dropped to 6.9 Million last year.   New York’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased 1/10th to 7.7% in June.

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Organizers for The Ron Palmer Memorial Scholarship Fund concert fundraiser announced that the concert has been moved this Saturday indoors to the Norwich American Legion on Sheldon Street in Norwich, due to expected wet weather.  The Concert will feature many local musicians & the show is scheduled from 12:00 noon to 7:00pm.  Organizer & Local musician Bruce Beadle told WCDO News about the legacy of Ron Palmer & how this scholarship came about:

(Bruce Beadle 7-15-21)

Beadle said that Tickets are on sale for $15 each pre-sale at the Hidden Springs Brewhaus, The Blarney Stone Pub, Taylor’s Country House, Rita’s Tavern, the Norwich VFW and the Artist’s Palette, tickets will also be available at the door for $20.   Palmer was a well-known local musician who toured & recorded with Harry Chapin in the 70’s, more information about the scholarship or the fundraiser is available at 244-5481.

A.M. NEWS Thursday 7-15-21

The Delaware County Chamber Connects virtual webinar will be This Morning from 8:30 to- 9:30 AM, the featured speaker for this event is 102nd District Assemblyman Chris Tague, to register, go to DelawareCounty.org.

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Chenango County Public Health will hold a 1st dose Pfizer vaccination clinic today for those 12 years and older at the former Label Shopper Store in the South Plaza in Norwich from 4:00 to 6:00 PM.  More information is available at 337-1660. 

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The Calvary Community Care Program’s next Food Distribution will be held today at 75 Calvary Drive in Norwich.  The program is open to the public starting at 5:00 PM.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-14-21

by wcdonews Posted on July 15, 2021

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-14-21

Nationwide Opioid overdose deaths were a record 93,000 last year during the COVID-19 pandemic, an increase of more than 19,000 from 2019 or 29%.  Lockdowns and pandemic restrictions made treatment programs difficult to access in 2020, which likely contributed to the deaths.  New York State has had about 3000 overdose deaths annually since 2018.   

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SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras is encouraging students to get vaccinated ahead of the fall semester through a 30-day challenge he issued this week.  Malatras announced that students would need to be vaccinated to return to campus, with vaccines that have FDA approval.   SUNY Schools are looking to return everyone to dorms & classrooms in the 2021-22 school year, after a year of large numbers of infections on SUNY campuses, and remote learnings throughout the system.

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Village of Sidney Police Department arrested 23 year old Donovan Teague of Sidney, Wednesday following an investigation into a stolen bicycle.  Teague is accused of possessing small amounts of heroin and methamphetamine & was charged with Criminal mischief, Criminal possession of stolen property & 2 counts of Criminal possession of a controlled substance, he was arraigned in Village of Sidney Court & was released on his own recognizance, Teague was on parole, he was turned over to State Parole officers, who then remanded him to the Delaware County Jail.

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The Greater Binghamton Airshow is back returns this weekend to the Greater Binghamton Airport on Saturday and Sunday, with the United States Air Force Flight Demonstration Squadron, known as “The Thunderbirds”.  Last’s event was cancelled due to the COVID Pandemic & the shutdown of large scale events.  The airshow runs from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM both days, to purchase tickets or for more information, go to binghamtonairshow.com

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Republican Kyle Van De Water has decided to run against Congressman Antonio Delgado again, after losing to him in 2020, when Delgado won with 54% of the vote, to Van De Water 42%.  The 19th Congressional District currently includes all of Delaware & Otsego Counties, as well as Schoharie, Sullivan and Ulster counties & a part of Broome County, but it could look substantially different after redistricting based on the 2020 census.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 7-14-21

NYSEG reported about 310 customers were still without power this afternoon in Broome & Chenango Counties, after last night’s storm, crews are working to restore power as quickly as possible.

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New Yorkers enrolled in SNAP will receive the maximum allowable level of food benefits for July. The agency is also working with the federal government to ensure this aid, which has brought in more than $2.5 billion in food assistance to New Yorkers since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic last year, will continue beyond July.  Nearly 1.6 million households in New York State will receive the supplemental benefits later this month, which will result in the state receiving roughly $200 million in federal assistance.

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Chenango County Public Health announced that their next COVID vaccination clinic will be today at Seeber’s Tavern in Smithville Flats from 3:00 to 6:00pm, a 1st dose Pfizer clinic for 12 years and older clinic will be held tomorrow at the former Label Shopper Store, in the South Plaza in Norwich from 4:00 to 6:00pm, More information is available at 337-1660.

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The Greater Oneonta Historical Society will hold a Summer Walking Tour today at 7:00 PM, interested participants can meet at the History Center at 183 Main Street, for a tour of Main Street in the 1960s. On Sunday, a tour of the site of a the former lake at Neahwah Park at 2:00 pm, more information is available at oneontahistory.org.

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Governor Cuomo signed legislation expanding New York State’s definition of telemarketing to include marketing by text message. New Yorkers have protection against unwanted robocalls under state law, but texting was not previously defined as telemarketing, this legislation closes that loophole.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 7-13-21

by wcdonews Posted on July 13, 2021

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 7-13-21

Officials with the Delaware County Fair announced that their Secretary’s office and fair store was broken into and vandalized, Fair Spokesman Jason Craig comments:

(Jason Craig 7-13-21)

Craig said that the Fair Board of Directors is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those involved. The Walton Police Department is investigating and anyone with information can call them at 865-5400 or send us a Facebook message or email to delcofair@gmail.com.

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The Ron Palmer Memorial Scholarship Fund Annual Tribute and Reunion Fundraising Event will be taking place this Saturday at the Hidden Springs Brewhaus on County Road 31 in Norwich from 12:00 noon to 7:00pm.  Organizer & Local musician Bruce Beadle explains:

(Bruce Beadle 7-13-21)

Beadle said that Tickets are on sale for $15 each pre-sale at the Hidden Springs Brewhaus, The Blarney Stone Pub, Taylor’s Country House, Rita’s Tavern, the Norwich VFW and the Artist’s Palette, tickets will also be available at the gate for $20.  Beadle said that Palmer was a well-known local musician who toured & recorded With the Late Harry Chapin in the 70’s, more information about the scholarship or the fundraiser is available at 244-5481.

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Attorney Danielle Fogel of Onondaga County announced that she is running for Supreme Court Judge in New York’s 5th Judicial District as the Republican candidate.  Fogel’s announcement follows former Democratic Congressman Anthony Brindisi’s announcement that he will run for the seat.

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Vestal Police arrested 31 year old Zeke Wilmarth of Binghamton for Attempted Murder, following a stabbing on Garden Lane Sunday.  Police found the victim with multiple stab wounds & other injuries; she was taken to an area hospital and was in critical condition, the investigation is continuing, Wilmarth faces court action shortly.

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Governor Cuomo signed a bill today that would overturn an outdated law that was rarely enforced.  The bill will allow New Yorkers to get a haircut at a barbershop or salon on Sundays.

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Binghamton Mayor Richard David announced his intentions today to run for the 52nd District State Senate seat in 2022.  The State Senate Seat will be available next year after current State Senator Fred Akshar’s announced that he would run for Broome County Sheriff, instead of for re-election to the State Senate.

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Chenango County Public Health announced that a 2nd dose Pfizer clinic will be held today at the former Label Shopper Store in the South Plaza in Norwich.  The Clinic will run from 3:00 to 6:00 PM, more information is available at 337-1660. 

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A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 7-13-21

State Police are investigating multiple burglaries at seasonal residences in Chenango, Delaware and Otsego counties. 23 year old Christopher Youngs of the town of Maryland and 27 year old John Clark of Morris have been charged with 2nd degree Burglary and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property for burglaries in Otsego and Delaware counties.  Youngs was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $50,000 cash bail or $150,000 bond.  Clark was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $25,000 cash bail or $50,000 bond.  The investigation is ongoing; anyone with information should contact State Police at Troop C in Sidney at 561-7400.

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State Police arrested 33 year old Johnny Rivera of South Glens Falls for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, following an accident on Delaware County Road 4 in the Town of Sidney.  A trooper found an unoccupied Rent-A-Center Van that crashed into the guide rail, which had been reported stolen from Glens Falls, Rivera was walking away from the scene, he was taken to Tri-Town Hospital for the treatment of injuries then he was arraigned in Sidney Town Court & was released on his own recognizance and scheduled to reappear on July 22nd. 

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Sidney Police Department arrested 66 year old Paul Ferron of  Sidney for Aggravated unlicensed operation in the 1st degree,  Aggravated DWI with a BAC .18 or greater, Driving while intoxicated, and several tickets for traffic infractions following a recent traffic stop.  Ferron was released on appearance tickets to appear in Village of Sidney Court at a later date.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded last Thursday to a reported violation of a temporary order of protection in East Branch, 51 year-old Thomas Newman  of Hancock is accused making written contact with the protected party & for allegedly swerving his vehicle towards the protected party, who was walking along State Highway 30.  Newman was charged with 2 counts of criminal contempt & 1 count of harassment, he was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on Cash Bail pending court action.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 7-12-21

by wcdonews Posted on July 13, 2021

P.M. News Monday 7-12-21

State Police issued 10,238 tickets statewide during the July 4th Weekend enforcement campaign.  Troopers arrested 195 people for DWI and investigated 648 crashes, including 122 personal injury crashes and 2 fatalities.  3955 were issued tickets for speeding, 202 for distracted driving, 671 for seatbelt violations and 132 for violating the Move Over Law.

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Governor Cuomo directed State agencies to prepare emergency response assets as storms are forecast to bring heavy rain and high wind gusts this afternoon & tonight, possibly leading to localized flooding and isolated power outages.  The State DOT,  State Police,  DEC En-Con Police, Forest Rangers, Emergency Management staff are monitoring the situation and are patrolling areas and infrastructure likely to be impacted by more severe weather.   NYSEG crews had restored power in the Tri-County Region today; they are gearing up for more possible outages due to the severe weather expected in their service area.  Broome County announced several road closures in the town of Colesville & in Johnson City today, roads in other towns have been repaired and re-opened earlier today.

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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 7-12-21)

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

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The Delaware County Chamber Connects interactive, virtual webinar will be on July 15th from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., The featured speaker for this event is Assemblyman Chris Tague representing New York’s 102 Assembly District.  To register, go to DelawareCounty.org.

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The Greater Oneonta Historical Society will hold Summer Walking Tours this Wednesday, July 14 at 7:00 PM & on Sunday, July 18th at 2:00 PM.  More information is available at the Society’s Facebook page or oneontahistory.org.

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Former 22nd District Congressman Anthony Brindisi of Utica announced plans today to run for Supreme Court Justice in New York’s 5th Judicial District.  Brindisi lost his re-election bid for his congressional seat to Claudia Tenney, whom he defeated 2 years earlier. Brindisi announced that he would not seek the Congressional seat again in 2022, and will run for the Supreme court seat after new positions were made available.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 7-12-21

NYSEG crews are working to restore power throughout the region after last night’s storms; about 200 are without power in the Tri-County region this morning.

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Small stream flash flooding has been reported at locations across the region this morning.  Motorists are advised to use 511 to check road conditions, and do not drive over flooded over roadways.

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On Saturday over 65,000 COVID tests were performed with 666 positives, which was a positivity rate just over 1%, and on Sunday, just fewer than 52,000 were tested statewide, with 573 testing positive, for a 1.1% positivity rate.  Patient Hospitalization were 348, there were 78 ICU Patients and 36 on ventilators, & 1 death from COVID Saturday & 1 on Sunday, over 21 million vaccines have been administered 65.1% of adult New Yorkers have competed their vaccine series.

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Otsego County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a series of informational live webinars on the Small Business Recovery Grant process where we discuss eligibility, the application itself and what documents you need to apply.  The Dates are today at 10:00am, and the next three Monday’s at 10:00 AM on ZOOM. 

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 7-9-21

by wcdonews Posted on July 9, 2021

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-9-21

Sidney Police Department assisted a Department of Homeland Security Investigation unit to execute a federal search warrant at 243 Johnston Circle in the Village of Sidney into the illegal possession and manufacture of firearms.  Police seized 6 handguns, 18 rifles or shotguns, 4 of which had no serial numbers, 41 high-capacity magazines, and parts for the manufacture of AR15 assault rifles and Over 18,000 rounds of assorted ammunition.  35 year old Jordan O’Neill of Sidney was taken into custody Thursday; his prior felony conviction prohibited him from possessing firearms. O’Neill was charged with 1 count of 1st degree Criminal possession of a weapon & 41 counts of 3rd degree Criminal possession of a weapon, he was arraigned in Village of Sidney Court where he was remanded to the Delaware County jail on $125,000 cash bail or $250,000 Bond. The investigation is continuing & more charges & arrests are expected.

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Delhi Fire Department was dispatched last night to Spring Valley Road for a report of a skid steer on fire inside a barn with hay. Firefighters arrived to see the structure fully engulfed; Mutual aid was requested from Bovina, Treadwell, Meridale, East Meredith, Franklin, Andes Oneonta and Walton. 2 firefighters suffered minor injuries, and were released.  The cause of the fire is still under investigation, there were no animals in the barn.

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NYSEG crews continue to try to restore power that was lost due to storms earlier in the week that knocked down trees & power lines.  This afternoon, about 1900 were without power in Broome County & about 30 in Delaware & Chenango Counties.

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The Delaware County Fair is back on this year, with a few changes regarding tickets, according to spokesman Jason Craig:

(Jason Craig 7-9-21)

The Delaware County Fair will be held August 16th to the 21st at the Walton Fairgrounds; the schedule of events is available at delawarecountyfair.org

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A car show will be held tomorrow from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 458 Chestnut Street, Oneonta, which will serve as a fund raiser for the Friends of the Oneonta Theatre, there is an entry fee of $10 for each car to be shown. Admission and parking are free for visitors.  More information is available at 433-1226 or 287-8483.   In case of inclement weather, the car show will be held on Sunday, More information about the Oneonta Theatre is available at OneontaTheatre.org.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies and members of the Andes Fire Department responded to a 911 report of a two car motor vehicle accident on Main Street in the Village of Andes on July 5th.  38-year-old Gleb Temkin of Andes lost control of his vehicle and struck a legally parked vehicle, he is accused of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated at the time of the accident, he was charged with DWI, refusal to take a breath screening test, failure to keep right, among other charges, Temkin was released & will appear in the Town of Andes Court on a later date.

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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli’s office conducted an audit of the Town of Oneonta Clerk’s office.  The audit showed that the clerk properly recorded all the fees auditors reviewed and remitted all fees collected during the audit period in a timely manner, however, the clerk did not always deposit fees within the required time frame.  Also, an audit was conducted of the Laurens Fire District, where the audit showed that the board did not establish adequate controls over financial activities did not segregate key duties or implement adequate mitigating controls & did not contract for an independent audit of its 2019 records, as required by law, or provide for an annual audit of the treasurer’s records.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-9-21

New York State has reached a settlement with Purdue Pharmaceuticals over the company’s role in falsely marketing its products to get more Americans hooked on opioids. The owners of Purdue Pharma, the Sackler family, will be required to pay $4.5 billion over the next 9 years, with New York State expected to receive at least $200 million as part of Purdue’s bankruptcy process.  Funding from the settlement will be used to fund prevention, treatment and recovery programs

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The Rotary Club of Sidney and the Cullman Developmental Center are teaming up to create a series of events for area children this summer, the 1st is this Sunday at Sidney Veterans Memorial Park from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, with the Family of Heroes Event,  Rotary Spokesman Larry Halbert explains;

(Larry Halbert 7-9-21)

Halbert said that other events will be held on July 25th & August 7th & 22nd.

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The ARC of Delaware County is seeking to fill a variety of positions, and will be holding job fair, the first one is today from 4:00 to 8:00 PM, tomorrow from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, as well as Friday July 23rd from 4:00 to 8:00 PM and Saturday July 24th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at their location on State Highway 10 in Walton.

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The American Red Cross announced that there is a severe Blood Shortage currently.  Blood drives will be held on Saturday at the Oxford American Legion, from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM, The Guernsey Memorial Library in Norwich on Tuesday July 13th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and at CWS on East Main Street in Norwich on Wednesday July 21st from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, registration is available at redcrossblood.org.

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Delaware County Public Health reported that this week, 1 person has died from Covid-19 related complications.  From July 2nd to July 8th, Delaware County Public Health received 2 new positive cases of COVID-19. There are currently 4 active cases in the county with 0 hospitalizations & 11 quarantined; the County has had 52 total deaths since the beginning of the pandemic.

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