WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 5-12-21

by wcdonews Posted on May 12, 2021

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 5-12-21

The City of Oneonta Police Department is investigating an incident that took place on April 10th at approximately 2:00am behind 10 Market Street in the City of Oneonta. Oneonta Police have posted a video of the incident on their Facebook Page, they are asking that anyone who can identify the males in this video or has any other information about this incident to contact Detective Harvey at 431-1344.

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Village of Delhi Police Department arrested 29-year-old Carmine Yonnone of Delhi for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of a Hypodermic Instrument and several traffic violations. Yonnone was issued appearance and traffic tickets returnable to the Delhi Town Court. Yonnone was turned over to the Oneonta Police Department on an Arrest Warrant issued by the City of Oneonta Court.

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Former Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino throwing his hat in the ring for the party’s nomination, as he makes another attempt to run for Governor.  Astorino ran for governor in 2014, losing by a large margin to Andrew Cuomo.  Astorino is the 3rd Republican to announce a run for Governor in 2022; the others are Long Island Congressman Lee Zeldin and Lewis County Sheriff Mike Carpinelli.

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Broome County officials announced today that the Binghamton Black Bears will make their home at the Visions Federal Credit Union Veterans Memorial Arena next season.  The team is in the Federal Prospects Hockey League & will start playing in October, following the departure of the Binghamton Devils, who are relocating to Utica.

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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand introduced legislation to permanently implement a Universal School Meals program, which would provide free school meals for all students:

(Gillibrand 5-12-21)

Currently the United States Department of Agriculture provides free schools meals through COVID-19 waivers through the 2021-2022 school year only.  Gillibrand said that her legislation would also encourage the use of local foods in school meal programs, Gillibrand is pushing for the inclusion of the Universal School Meals Program Act of 2021 in the upcoming Child Nutrition Reauthorization currently being negotiated by the Senate Agriculture Committee, and Senator Gillibrand is a member of that Committee.

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Governor Cuomo today announced a series of pop up vaccination sites at passenger railroad stations upstate & the state’s success at lower COVID rate bodes well for summer activities:

(Cuomo 5-12-21)

The State Health Department reported a 1.1% COVID test positivity rate for Tuesday, with Hospitalization, ICU Patients & patients on Ventilators at the lowest levels since last November.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 5-12-21

Governor Cuomo today signed legislation extending a moratorium that prevents utility companies from disconnecting utilities to residential households and small businesses that are struggling with their bills due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The moratorium is extended for a period of 180 days after the COVID-19 state of emergency is lifted or 180 days after December 31st. 

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Delaware Opportunities that their Dairy Distribution is today for those who registered,  at Delaware Opportunities on Route 10 in Hamden from 12:00 to 3:30 PM; More information is available by calling 746-1600.

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Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a Single dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccination clinic today at 97 Main Street Delhi from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.  This vaccination clinic is open to all New York state residents or people who work in the State over the age of 18. Registration is mandatory at apps2.health.ny.gov.  For more information or assistance getting registered call Delaware County Public Health at 607-832-5200.  Delaware County reported 6 new COVID cases Tuesday out of 188 tested, 7 are hospitalized, and there are 42 active cases & 77 quarantined.

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Governor Cuomo launched Round 11 of the Regional Economic Development Council initiative. The 2021 funding round includes more than $750 million in state economic development resources, The application period opened Monday, enabling businesses, municipalities, not-for-profits and the public to begin applying for assistance from dozens of state programs for job-creation and community development projects.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 5-11-21

by wcdonews Posted on May 11, 2021

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 5-11-21

2 men arrested for 4 gas station robberies in the same day in April of 2020 were sentenced in Otsego County Court.  42 year old Bryan Ruple was charged with Burglary & robbery & was sentenced to 7 years in jail in a plea bargain arrangement, and 41 year old Derrick Gray, 41, was charged with robbery and attempted robbery, he was sentenced to 2 1/2 to 5 years in prison, in Otsego County Court.

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Commerce Chenango will host the “Talent Pipeline & Population Recovery Summit” tomorrow, it a virtual event with a variety of discussions regarding the local work environment after the pandemic, Commerce Chenango CEO & President Kerri Green explains:

(Kerri Green 5-11-21)

More information is available at Commerce Chenango.com

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Otsego County Health department reported their 61st death from COVID 19 Monday & 9 new cases.  Otsego County reports 57 active cases, 8 are hospitalized They have had a total of 2388 cases since the pandemic started & 42 of the 61 deaths have occurred since January 1st.

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Chenango County Public Health reported 3 new COVID cases today, they have 71 Active Cases, 261 Active Quarantines & 6 are hospitalized. They have had 3369 COVID cases.  Chenango County reported 2 more COVID deaths this morning, bringing their total to 76.

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The State Health Department conducted almost 100,000 tests for COVID Monday, with over 1500 testing positive, for a 1.52% positivity rate.  Total COVID hospitalizations are at 2,026, the lowest amount since last November; there were 32 COVID related fatalities statewide Monday.

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Governor Cuomo announced on Monday that SUNY and CUNY students must be vaccinated before they can return to in-person classes in the fall, The Governor is also calling on private universities to do the same.

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The New York State Sheriffs’ Association elected Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond as Secretary of the New York State Sheriffs’ Association.  Sheriff DuMond will work with Sheriffs around the state to further the efforts of the Sheriffs’ Association to enhance public safety in New York State through professional training and accreditation programs, public safety programs, and advocacy.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s department arrested an inmate at the Otsego County Jail on 19 counts of criminal contempt.  33 year old Tadd Sherwood is accused of repeatedly contacting the protected party that had an order of protection against him, while he was an inmate at the County Jail. 

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Jeff Idelson has been appointed as Interim President of the Hall of Fame through August 15, 2021. Idelson, who served as the Hall of Fame’s President from 2008-2019, begins in this role on Saturday, May 15.   Hall of Fame President Tim Mead announced that he would be leaving the organization this month, two years after succeeding Idelson in that role.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 5-11-21

State Police have arrested 41 year old Jeremie Hoyt and 43 year old Peleg Booth, both of Davenport on numerous charges after an investigation into child pornography.  On April 28, State Police, their BCI Unit and the Computer Crimes Unit executed a search warrant in the town of Davenport after a tip was received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.   Hoyt and Booth are accused of engaging in sexual acts with a child less than the age of 15, Hoyt is also accused of possessing and promoting images of child pornography.   Hoyt was arraigned & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $50,000 cash bail or $250,000 bond, Booth was arraigned & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on no bail.  The investigation is on-going.

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New York State continues to see progress against COVID-19, as Hospitalizations Drop to 2,016 Sunday, The number of ICU Patients Drop to 493, & the number of Ventilators Drop to 301, The Statewide Positivity Rate is 1.43%, there were 27 COVID-19 Deaths in New York State Sunday.

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Delaware County Public health reported 11 new COVID cases for Saturday, Sunday & Monday out of 583 tested.  The number of active cases is 47, the number hospitalized is 6 & 55 are quarantined.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies stopped a vehicle on State Highway 10 Wednesday after observing it fail at the stop sign and traffic light.  48-year-old Charles Pieper of Walton was stopped, his State driving privileges were suspended, he was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to stop at a stop sign, and he was released to appear in the Town of Hamden Court on a later date.

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The Binghamton Rumble Ponies Home Opener will be tonight at NYSEG Stadium against the Altoona Curve at 6:35 PM, Spokesman Jacob Wilkins said Players on this squad, could become household names in the Major leagues:

(Jacob Wilkins 5-11-21)

The Binghamton Rumble Ponies are teaming up with the Broome County Health Department and City of Binghamton to provide Covid-19 Vaccinations for fans Today through Sunday; Fans that get vaccinated at the Stadium will receive a complimentary ticket to a future Rumble Ponies home game of their choosing.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 5-10-21

by wcdonews Posted on May 10, 2021

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 5-10-21

Otsego County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 46-year-old Joseph Amato of Treadwell on I-88 in Oneonta for DWI.  Amato refused to take a sobriety test and locked himself in his vehicle; he was eventually removed from the vehicle and placed under arrest.   Amato was found to be in possession of an illegal weapon, he was also charged with obstruction of governmental administration and criminal possession of a weapon as well as several traffic violations & faces court action at a later date.

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State Senator Fred Akshar released the results of his latest Community Survey.  More than half of those surveyed viewed New York’s Vaccine distribution as fair to good, more than 70% have had the vaccine of plan to get it, more than 75% believe that the Governor’s Emergency Powers should end very soon, 54% opposed continuing to defer rent and evictions, while support for legalizing marijuana was evenly split. The full results are available on Senator Akshar’s website.

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The Town & Village of Unadilla will have their Spring Clean-up Day this Thursday.  Town residents can bring accepted items to the Town Highway Garage on Martin Brook Road; Village residents can put those items to the curb by 7:00 AM Thursday.  Unadilla Town Highway Superintendent Rodney Renwick told WCDO news what they are accepting:

(Rodney Renwick 5-10-21)

Renwick said that tires must be off of the rims, & no regular garbage will be accepted.

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Chenango County Public Health Department reported 24 new COVID cases since Friday, bringing their total to 3366 since the start of the pandemic, they report 81 active cases, 380 quarantines, a decrease of 64 since Friday, & 8 are hospitalized, there have been 3107 Recoveries & 74 deaths.

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On May 5th, Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in the Village of Walton.  Deputies were advised that the suspect, 39 year old William Cooksey of Walton was intoxicated & had left the scene in a vehicle.  Deputies located Cooksey, he was charged with DWI, aggravated DWI and unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, he was released & will appear in Village of Walton Court at a later date.

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Delaware County Public Health announced a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats and ferrets on Tuesday May 18th, from 6:30PM-8:30PM at The Deposit Town Clerk’s building at 3 Elm Street; more information is available at 832-5200 or go to delawarecountypublichealth.com.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 5-10-21

60% of New Yorkers who are 18 years of age or older have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, with more than 1 million doses have been administered over the past seven days.  All New York State mass vaccination sites are now open to eligible New Yorkers for walk-in vaccination on a first come first serve basis. The walk-in appointments are reserved for first doses only with second doses to be scheduled automatically after administration of the initial shot.   

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On Saturday, COVID 19 numbers continue to decrease in New York State.  Hospitalizations Drop to 2,024, the Lowest Since November 15; the number of ICU Patients Drop to 511, the lowest Since November 21 & those on Ventilators Dropped to 317, the Statewide Positivity Rate is 1.32%, there were 35 COVID-19 Deaths Saturday.

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Chenango County Sheriff’s Department responded to a car & ATV accident on County Road 32 Thursday.  Robert Favorito was hit by a car as he attempted to cross the road on a sharp turn on County Road 32, near River Road Auto, in the Town of Norwich, at about 1:20 PM Thursday, Favorito was pronounced dead at the scene.

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The State Department of Transportation is advising motorists of a milling and paving project on a portion of State Route 10/ Main Street beginning Today, May 10th, in the Village of Delhi. Flaggers will be controlling alternating, one-way traffic on Route 10 from Sherwood Road to Meredith Street for approximately 5 days, weather permitting. Alternate side of the street parking will be established within the scope of the project during that time frame.

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Sidney Fire Department responded Saturday afternoon at about 4:30 PM, to a fire reported at the Gravel residence at 25 Pearl Street.  The fire started in the basement & was knocked down quickly.  Franklin, Unadilla & Wells Bridge Fire Departments responded, smoke damage was reported.

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Delaware County Public Health reported 2 COVID cases out of 361 tested Friday.  Hospitalizations are down to 4, there were 42 active case & quarantines are down to 72.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 5-7-21

by wcdonews Posted on May 7, 2021

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-7-21

The State Health Department continues to see a decline in COVID cases across the state.  On Thursday, there were just under 195,000 tests administered, with 2370 positive, for a 1.2% positivity rate.  Hospitalization declined again to 2264, ICU patients’ decreases to 571, the number on ventilators declined to 354, there were 25 COVID deaths Thursday.

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Chenango County Public Health reported 11 new COVID cases today, with 87 Active Cases, 444 Active Quarantines & 7 Hospitalizations; they have had a total of 3342 cases during the pandemic. 

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Go Cart Racing is returning to Action Park East on River Valley Lane in the town of Greene tomorrow, local businessman Brandon Clapperton is reviving the races:

(Brandon Clapperton 4-28-21)

Clapperton said that more information is available on the Action Park East Facebook page.

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Chenango County Department of Public Works is collecting county resident’s old paint, Spokesman Dustin Hendricks explains:

(Dustin Hendricks 5-7-21)

More information about the program is available at 337-1790 during normal business hours.

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Chenango County Department of Public Works announced that starting May 24th, Cold In-Place Recycling will begin on County Road 17, between State Route 206 and State Route 41 in the Towns of Bainbridge and Afton.  The procedure should take 3 days to complete and weather permitting.   The traveling public is asked to find alternate routes if possible.  Local traffic shall be allowed to and from their homes.  More information is available by calling Director of Public Works Shawn Fry at 337-1710.

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About 1,300 members of SUNY Oneonta’s graduating class will be recognized during 2021 commencement exercises that include virtual and in-person components, including an opportunity to cross the stage and hear their name called.  SUNY Oneonta’s virtual ceremony is a full commencement program that will air Saturday, May 15th, and will feature recognition of individual graduates and the official delivery of degrees.  4 ceremonies will take place based on academic major: School of Economics and Business at 9 a.m.; School of Education, Human Ecology, and Sports Studies at 11 a.m.; School of Liberal Arts at 1 p.m.; and School of Sciences at 3 p.m.

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Broome County executive Jason Garnar announced today that free rapid Covid-19 testing will be offered before the first 6 Binghamton Rumble Ponies home games at NYSEG Stadium, then on May 19th, the guidance changes: 

(Jason Garnar 5-7-21)

The first home game is Tuesday, tickets are available at BINGRP.com.

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Fire Fighters from Sidney & Unadilla responded this afternoon, at around 2:00 PM, to the report of a barn fire, on the Back River Road, near Carr’s Creek.  The fire was fully involved; WCDO will have more details as they become available.

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Construction is continuing on the building of a new road in Sidney, Village Mayor Andy Matviak explains:

(Andy Matviak 5-7–21)

Mayor Matviak said that the money was promised to Sidney as long as the project was completed by February of 2022.

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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-7-21

The Associated Press reported that former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver is being returned to federal prison after federal authorities denied him home confinement.  Silver was released Tuesday from a federal prison on furlough while he awaited potential placement to home confinement, Silver had been in prison since August, where he was serving more than six-year sentence at a prison in Otisville.

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Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a Single dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Wednesday May 12, at 97 Main Street Delhi,  from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.  This vaccination clinic is open to all New York state residents or people who work in the State over the age of 18. Registration is mandatory at apps2.health.ny.gov.  For more information or assistance getting registered call Delaware County Public Health at 607-832-5200.  Public Health reported 2 new cases out of 790 tests Thursday, with 4 hospitalized, 44 active cases & 83 quarantined.

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The Otsego County Department of Health is partnering with local high schools to bring the COVID 19 vaccine to the schools. Clinics will be open to students 16 and older, parents, staff and community members. To register go to otsegocounty.com.  Clinics are May 11 at Cherry Valley Springfield, May 13 at Richfield Springs Central School, May 17th at Schenevus, and May 18th at Morris Central School, all clinics are from 3:00 to 6:00 pm.

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The Utica Comets confirmed Thursday that they have entered into a 10-year agreement with The New Jersey Devils to move their AHL team back to Utica, and the request was approved by the AHL Board of Governors. The board also approved the move of Vancouver’s AHL team, from Utica to Abbotsford, British Columbia.  The move leaves Binghamton without an NHL affiliation after the seasons.

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The State Department of Transportation is advising motorists of a milling and paving project on a portion of State Route 10/ Main Street beginning Monday, May 10th, in the Village of Delhi. Flaggers will be controlling alternating, one-way traffic on Route 10 from Sherwood Road to Meredith Street for approximately 5 days, weather permitting. Alternate side of the street parking will be established within the scope of the project during that time frame.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce announced their 1st Friday Networking event to be held virtually on Friday May 7th @ 12:00 Noon.   Chamber members will have the opportunity to promote their businesses to other members in speed-dating style.  To register go to delawarecounty.org.

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Sidney Village residents can drop off certain items  at the Village Garage on Sherman Avenue today & tomorrow from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, accepted items include Computer monitors, TV’s, Copiers, Fax Machines, Cell Phones, Radios, Microwaves, Gaming Devices, Metal & non-Freon appliances.  More information is available on the village of Sidney website.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 5-6-21

by wcdonews Posted on May 6, 2021

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 5-6-21

State Police and another law enforcement agency issued 444 tickets during last week’s Operation Hardhat, where members of law enforcement patrol Department of Transportation and Thruway Authority work zones to enforce work zone speed limits and ensure that motorists are obeying flagging personnel.   The enforcement and educational efforts come as New York State continues to experience a rising number of work zone intrusions, including 3 recent crashes that injured 6 highway workers just last week.  81 tickets were for speeding, 41 for seat belt violations, 135 for cell phone use while driving, & 47 violated the “Move Over” law.  44 Tickets were issued in the Southern Tier Operation Hardhat Zones.

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Chenango County Public Health reported 9 new COVID cases today brining their total to 3331 since the beginning of the pandemic.  They have 81 active cases, 422 Active Quarantines & 6 Hospitalizations.  Statewide, the positivity rate dropped to 1.27% Wednesday, the lowest since October 22nd after over 203,000 were tested.  Patient Hospitalization went down to 2,335, patients in ICU beds & on ventilators went down slightly and there were 23 COVID deaths statewide.

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The ARC of Delaware County has a membership drive currently, to help support their programs & increase their clout, spokesperson Mitzi Sackett explains:

(Mitzi Sackett 5-6-21)

Sackett said that ARC of Delaware County currently serves over 200 people with intellectual or developmental disabilities; you can become a member by going to delarc.org & click on “Become a Member”, the Membership drive runs until July 30th.

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U.S. Senators Schumer and Gillibrand will re-introduce legislation to increase the safety of stretch limousines with the Safety, Accountability, and Federal Enforcement of Limos Act, the Take Unsafe Limos Off the Road Act, and the End the Limo Loophole Act. The legislations answers concerns raised following the October 2018 Schoharie county limo crash that killed 20 people.

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Catholic Charities will be assisting The Delaware County Department of Social Services soon, to help county renters or landlords with past due rent because of the COVID pandemic.  Penny McKnight of Catholic Charities explains:

(Penny McKnight 5-6-21)

McKnight said that when the program begins, people can contact Catholic Charities at 604-4071 or Delaware County Social Services at 832-5300 and ask to speak to an Emergency Eligibility Worker.

A.m. News Thursday 5-6-21

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced The Home Lead Safety Tax Credit Act of 2021 to create flexible tax credits worth up to $4,000 to cover the cost of abating lead hazards in paint, pipes, or soil.  the legislation would supplement other federal, state and local lead control programs to ensure clean drinking water for New Yorkers by replacing miles of lead pipes.   The bill is expected to be included in the President’s “American Jobs” plan.

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Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond announced that Delaware County Corrections Officer Paul Moore was named New York State Corrections Officer of the Year by the State Sheriff’s Association.  On June 11th, 2020 Officer Moore was on duty in the staff dining room at the Delaware County Corrections Facility when he observed a fellow officer choking & in distress, he administered the Heimlich maneuver and after several thrusts, was able to dislodge the object, allowing the officer to breath and talk again.  Officer Moore received his award at a ceremony on April 28th.

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Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a first dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccination clinic today from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at 97 Main Street in Delhi.  This vaccination clinic is open to all New York state residents or people who work in New York State over the age of 18.  Registration is mandatory at apps2.health.ny.gov, more information or assistance getting registered is available by calling Delaware County Public Health at 832-5200. Public Health reported 8 new COVID cases Wednesday out of 299 tested, active cases are down to 44, hospitalizations are down to 4 and quarantines are down to 90.

Sidney Village residents can drop off electronic items  at the Village Garage on Sherman Avenue Friday & Saturday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, accepted items include Computer monitors, TV’s, Copiers, Fax Machines, Cell Phones, Microwaves, Gaming Devices, Metal & non-Freon appliances.  More information is available on the village of Sidney website.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 5-5-21

by wcdonews Posted on May 5, 2021

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 5-5-21

Governor Cuomo announced today the loosening of restrictions regarding the New York Mets & New York Yankees In their stadiums starting May 19th, where people vaccinated against COVID can sit in adjacent seats at a game, and those who are not will have to maintain social distancing in the ball parks.  Also, Broadway Theater will re-open in September and will be allowed 100% capacity when they re-open, as the COVID positivity rates & Hospitalizations go down.

(Cuomo 5-5-21)

WCDO Reached out to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies to see if the new guidelines will also apply to NYSEG Stadium, they had not yet been notified if the Major League Ballpark Guidelines will be allowed in the Minor League Ballparks.

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The state continues to see favorable statistics regarding COVID 19, as Tuesday’s statewide testing showed a positivity rate of 1.49%, the lowest numbers since last October.  The number of decreased by more than 100 to 2658, the number in ICU Beds went down by 15 to 610, and the number of Patients on Ventilators went down slightly to 379.  There were 31 deaths attributed to the COVID virus Tuesday in New York State.

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Chenango County Public Health reported 13 new COVID cases today; their total is 3322 since the pandemic began.  They have 93 active cases, 5 hospitalized & 451 quarantined, and they have had 3055 recoveries & 74 deaths.

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Delaware County Public Health reported 4 new COVID cases Tuesday, out of 185 tested.   Delaware County reports decreases in active cases to 51, quarantines to 99 & hospitalizations to 8.

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Delaware Opportunities announced that registration for the Dairy Distribution is open.  The distribution will take place at Delaware Opportunities on Route 10 in Hamden on May 12th from 12:00 to 3:30 PM; registration is available through Eventbrite.com or by calling 746-1600.

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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County will be hosting a live stream Energy Chat on Tuesday, May 18th at 12:00 noon on Facebook Live.  This event will feature a discussion about Clean Energy Communities with Terry Carroll from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County. More information is available at 865-6531 or ccedelaware.org.

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A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 5-5-21

Governor Cuomo signed an extension of the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020 and the COVID-19 Emergency Protect Our Small Businesses Act. The legislation extends protections prohibiting residential and commercial evictions, foreclosure proceedings, credit discrimination and negative credit reporting related to the COVID-19 pandemic until August 31st.

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State Police found a missing toddler who was allegedly abducted in Minnesota after spotting the suspect’s vehicle on the Thruway Tuesday.   27-year-old Amina Mohamed of Minneapolis, is accused of kidnapping her little sister, 2-year-old Nasteha Mohamed, State police received a ‘be on the lookout’ notification for a gold Chevrolet Equinox, they were stopped near in the town of Elbridge, the child appeared to be in good health & will be in the care of Onondaga County Child Protective Services until she can be safely returned to her mother.   Amina Mohamed was taken into custody, the investigation is ongoing.

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The Associated Press reported Wednesday that Former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver has been released from a federal prison on furlough, while he awaits potential placement to home confinement.  Silver was serving his more than 6-year sentence at a federal prison in Otisville; he began serving his sentence in August on corruption charges.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 5-4-21

by wcdonews Posted on May 4, 2021

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 5-4-21

54 year old Casey Callahan accepted a plea deal in Otsego County Court Monday, in connection the murder of his wife Elizabeth in Pennsylvania in 2000, by running her over with his truck. Callahan was due for a retrial, he was previously convicted of murdering his wife, the original guilty plea was overturned last year, By accepting the plea, Callahan avoids a 2nd trial. The case was tried in Otsego County originally as prosecutors said that Callahan hatched the scheme to murder his wife while living in the County, he pleaded guilty to manslaughter and he will serve a jail sentence of 4 to 12 years.

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37 year Shelly Ann Young of Laurens pleaded guilty in Otsego County Court Monday to performing sexual acts a 15 year old Boy. Young was charged with 2nd-degree rape as well as dissemination of indecent material to a minor.

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The State Senate and Assembly passed a bill Monday to extend the suspension of residential and commercial evictions through the end of August. Governor Cuomo signed the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020 & The COVID-19 Emergency Protect Our Small Businesses Act of 2021 were signed to protect residents & small businesses from being evicted while experiencing pandemic related financial hardship. The moratorium was initially set to expire on May 1st, the bill has been sent to Cuomo for his signature.

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The State Health Department continues to see improving numbers relating to the COVID 19 pandemic. Over 96,000 people were tested Monday with 2173 positive tests, or 2.25%, the rolling 7 day average is down to 1.76%. Patient hospitalizations are 2573, the number in ICU beds was 625, & the number on Ventilators was 381. The number of COVID deaths was 39.

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Chenango County Public Health reported another 11 COVID 19 cases today, bringing their total to 3309. The number of active cases is 96; the total hospitalized is 5, and 424 are Quarantined.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a car in the ditch on State Highway 357, near Overlook Drive, in the Town of Franklin on Sunday April 25th. 26-year-old Katie Cronk of Grand Gorge drifted off the right side of the roadway and drove into a ditch, her driving privileges were suspended, she was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle among other similar charges she was released & will appear in the Town of Franklin Court at a later date.

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The Binghamton Rumble Ponies regular Baseball season gets underway Today on the road against Akron, their home opener at NYSEG Stadium on May 11th against the Altoona Curve, Play by Play announcer Jacob Wilkins told WCDO News that the players are ready to compete again after the pandemic stopped Minor League Baseball & Binghamton fans are happy to have the team back in action in 2021:

(Jacob Wilkins 5-4-21)

Wilkins said that Tickets for the Home Opener on May 11th are available at BINGRP.com.

A.M. NEWS Tuesday 5-4-21

UHS Chenango Memorial’s new virtual Lunchtime Learning series will begin today through ZOOM. 5 specialists from the UHS Rheumatology practice will present on a topic, The 45 minute program through Zoom, will start at 12:15 p.m. Those interested in attending can register by calling 337-4183 or emailing melissa.stagnaro@nyuhs.org.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies recently observed a vehicle with a brake light out, Deputies stopped the vehicle and identified the driver as 56-year-old Gladys Smith of Delhi. A routine driver’s license inquiry revealed that Smith’s New York State driving privileges were suspended for failure to answer previous traffic summonses in the Town of Davenport and Town of Liberty Courts. Smith was arrested for aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle & having a defective brake light. Smith was directed to appear in the Town of Delhi Court on a later date to answer the charges.

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The Laurens Central School District will hold a public budget hearing at the school & through ZOOM, at 7:00 PM tonight. Information about the ZOOM link is on the Laurens school website, more information is available at 432-2050. Voting on the budget will be on May 18th.

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Delaware County Public Health reported 10 new COVID cases out of 87 tests on Saturday, Sunday & Monday. The County has 64 Active Cases, 8 Hospitalized & 96 Quarantined.

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Due to a water main issue to the Sidney High School, students in grade 7-12 will transition to a remote learning day today. Students that are track B and C will transition to a live remote learning day. Students that are track A, will follow their normal virtual day, On Wednesday, Sidney will resume our normal schedule

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 5-3-21

by wcdonews Posted on May 3, 2021

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 5-3-21

Governor Cuomo announced that COVID restrictions will be lessened throughout the state later this month, as vaccinations continue & the positivity rates & hospitalization rates go down:

(Cuomo 5-3-21)

Hospitalization went down again on Sunday to 2539, the number in ICU beds went down by 25 to 613, Patients on Ventilators decreased to 379, there were 37 deaths attributed to COVID Sunday.

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A Delaware County Grand Jury has indicted an Otsego County inmate on felony drug and contraband charges following the conclusion of an investigation by The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office.    Delaware County Sheriff’s Investigators arrested 39-year-old Jessica Palmatier of Afton on a Sealed Indictment Warrant issued Thursday; The Grand Jury has accused Palmatier of 2 counts each of criminal possession of a controlled substance and promoting prison contraband.   Palmatier is accused of possessing more than 25 grams of Methamphetamine and more than 5 grams of Fentanyl within the Delaware County Correctional Facility on December 2, 2020.  Palmatier was arraigned in the Delaware County Court & was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility pending a future court appearance.

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Norwich City officials announced that State Highway 12 between Oxford and Norwich is closed due to a NYSEG Natural Gas Leak and power line across the roadway. Officials ask motorists to use County Road 32 as an alternate, as Route 12 is expected to be closed for most of the day.

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Chenango County Public Health reported 42 new COVID cases since Friday’s report, with 3298 total cases since the pandemic started.  Chenango County reports a decrease in Active Cases to 100; they still have 460 quarantined & 4 Active Hospitalizations. 

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Commerce Chenango will host the “Talent Pipeline & Population Recovery Summit” on May 12th, which is a virtual event with various discussions available throughout the day, Commerce Chenango CEO & President Kerri Green explains:

(Kerri Green 5-3-21)

More information is available at Commerce Chenango.com

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Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a 1st dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccination clinic this Thursday at 97 Main Street in Delhi from 2:00 to 4:00 PM,  Registration is mandatory at apps2.health.ny.gov. More information or assistance getting registered is available by calling Delaware County Public Health at 607-832-5200.

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The Binghamton Rumble Ponies regular season gets underway Tomorrow on the road against Akron, their home opener at NYSEG Stadium on May 11th against the Altoona Curve.  Tickets for the Home Opener are available at BINGRP.com.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 5-3-21

The statewide COVID-19 positivity rate dropped to 1.49% Saturday, dropping below 1.5% for the 1st time since October 28 of last year.  The state tested 191,257, with Total Positive of 2,849, Patient Hospitalization dropped to 2,535, the number in an ICU bed dropped to 637, the number of ventilators dropped to 406 there were 33 COVID related deaths Saturday.

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Delaware County Public Health reported 9 new Positive COVID cases Friday out of 478 tested.  They are down to 7 hospitalizations, 69 active cases & 131 quarantined.

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The Village Of Sidney Spring Cleanup begins today through Friday May 14th.  The village will pick up Brush, leaves, grass clippings, weed-stalks & Hedge trimmings at the curb starting this morning at 7:00 AM.  Sidney Village residents can drop off certain items  at the Village Garage on Sherman this Friday or Saturday, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, accepted items include Computer monitors, TV’s, Copiers, Fax Machines, Cell Phones, Radios, Microwaves, Gaming Devices, Metal & non-Freon appliances.  More information is available on the village of Sidney website.

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Delaware Opportunities announced that on May 5th at 8:00 AM, registration will begin for the next dairy distribution.  The registration link will be announced, more information is available starting May 5th after 8:00 AM at 746-1600.

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