WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 11-16-18

by wcdonews Posted on November 16, 2018

NY State of Health announced that Qualified Health Plan enrollees can begin renewing their coverage for 2019 starting today. Consumers must enroll or renew by December 15, 2018 for coverage beginning January 1, 2019. Renewal notices have been sent to more than 500,000 households with current NY State of Health coverage with information about their 2019 eligibility, health plan options, and costs. More information is available at nystateofhealth.ny.gov or 1-855-355-5777.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 39 year old Michael Allen of Delhi with disseminating indecent material to minors and endangering the welfare of a child. Allen is accused of electronically sending pornographic material to a minor. Allen was arraigned at the Town of Delhi Court, where he was later remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Faculty in lieu of $5,000 cash bail. Allen is set to appear in the Town of Delhi Court at a later date for further court proceedings.
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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce has added more events to go along with the annual Holly Jolly Days Parade & Celebration on November 30th. Chamber Vice President Teri Schunk explains:

(Teri Schunk 11-16-18)

The Annual Tree Lighting will be held at 6:00 PM, and Santa & Mrs. Claus will be set up to see area children at Whitaker Way after the parade & Tree Lighting.
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The Jericho Arts Council announced that they will have the out of the Woodwork Players at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater. “Mom’s Gift” will be performed tonight & Saturday night at 7:00 PM, and Sunday at 2:00 PM at the Town Hall Theater. More information is available at JerichArts.com or on the Out Of the Woodwork Players Facebook page.
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ACCO Brand employees rallied together for the Sidney United Way campaign this year, with 250 employees taking part in this year’s fundraiser. The donations will help local charities such as the Sidney Emergency Squad, Local Girl and Boy Scout Troops, Delaware Valley Humane Society, Tri-County Senior Center, American Red Cross, Local Food Banks, Catholic Charities and many others. the fall 2018 campaign raised and donated more than $25,000 to help support the work of the Sidney United Way.
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New York State’s unemployment rate fell to 4.0% in October 2018, matching its lowest level on record, according to preliminary figures released by the State Department of Labor. The number of unemployed New Yorkers fell in October, from 397,600 to 387,700, its lowest level since April 2001. There was also a 26,600 person increase in the state’s civilian labor force, the largest monthly gain recorded since March 2004. Current labor force data extend back to 1976.
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The Delaware County Board of Supervisors has proposed a 103 Million dollar budget proposal for fiscal year 2019 this week. The plan calls for a Property tax increase of about 1.56%. A public meeting will be held on the budget at the next board meeting on November 28 at 1:00 PM in Delhi.
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The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage and urgently needs donors to give blood today at 2 area locations. The Oneonta blood drive will be held from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 PM at SUNY Oneonta & in Cooperstown from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at Bassett Hall, 1 Atwell Road. Blood donors of all blood types, especially type O, and platelet donors are urged to make an appointment to donate at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS
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Free Coats, Hats, Scarves & Gloves in gently used condition will be given away this Saturday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at the Butternut Grange hall at 7 Bloom Street in Gilbertsville. The event is open to anyone in need.
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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 11-15-18

by wcdonews Posted on November 15, 2018

State Police will be participating in the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign again this year. Troopers will have extra patrols on the roads monitoring traffic and will be conducting DWI sobriety checkpoints. In addition to the DWI checkpoints and patrols, Troopers will also be watching for distracted or impaired drivers, vehicle occupants who are not properly buckled up, and drivers that are violating the Move Over Law. During the campaign, Troopers will be using both marked State Police vehicles and Concealed Identity Traffic Enforcement vehicles, which will allow Troopers to blend in with every day traffic.
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A winter storm could leave some wintery precipitation on the region starting later today & overnight. Area Meteorologist Rich Townsend explains:

(Rich Townsend 11-15-18)

The National Weather service has a Winter Storm Warning Weather Advisory in effect until 10:00 AM Friday.
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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 33-year-old James Carey Jr. of Oneonta for disseminating indecent material to minors and endangering the welfare of a child. Carey is accused sending and receiving nude photographs” between himself and a 12-year-old girl, he was sent to the Otsego County Correctional Facility and is scheduled to appear in Town of Otsego Court on November 28.
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Governor Cuomo today announced $22.9 million in grants to support 11 critical municipal water infrastructure projects in the Southern Tier. This funding represents $46.6 million in taxpayer savings and supports the creation of more than 3,200 jobs. These grants are funded through the state’s highly successful Water Infrastructure Improvement Act program. The Village of Hancock will get a grant for 2.4 Million dollars toward their $4 Million dollar drinking water project.
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2 people were arrested after an alleged domestic dispute last month where a shotgun was displayed. Troopers responded to a residence on Hotchkiss Hill Road in Greene where 32 year old Brian Brick of Greene allegedly waved a shotgun during a dispute, he left in a truck with 37 year old Michael Halstead of Scranton, Pennsylvania. Halstead is accused of accepting the shotgun from Brick; he cannot legally possess weapons as a convicted felon. Halstead was charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon; he was arraigned in the village of Greene Court and remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 bail bond. Brick turned himself in to State Police last week, he was charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon & Menacing, and he was arraigned and remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $10,000 cash bail or $15,000 bail bond.
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State Police arrested 34 year old Donald Shurock of Oxford for Resisting Arrest and 2 counts of Criminal Mischief, Troopers were dispatched to a domestic dispute on Lucas Lane in the town of Oxford, where Shurock damaged property and also took the victim’s phone while the victim attempted to call for help the previous day. After an investigation, Shurock Jr. was arrested. He was arraigned in the town of Oxford Court where he was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $2,500 cash bail or $10,000 bail bond. An order of protection was issued by the judge.
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State Police arrested 53 year old Michael Kane of Bainbridge for DWI, after a trooper monitoring traffic on State Highway 7 in the town of Unadilla observed the vehicle that Kane was operating to have an equipment violation. After a traffic stop was initiated, Kane was arrested and released on appearance tickets returnable to the town of Unadilla Court on November 19th.
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Delaware County Sheriff Deputies’ responded to a physical domestic dispute on Dry Brook Rd in the Town of Tompkins in August, upon completion of the investigation 65 year old Gerald Brundege of Tompkins was arrested for Harassment, 53 year old Mary Brundege of North Branch, NY was arrested for Harassment, she was released on a Criminal Summons. 64 year old Erpherd Brundege was arrested on an Arrest Warrant issued by the Town of Tompkins Court for Harassment, Reckless Endangerment & Assault; he was arraigned in the Village of Walton Court and released on his own recognizances. All parties are to appear in the Town of Tompkins Court at a later date to answer the said charges.
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State Police arrested 43 year old Arzou Hami of Coventry for Menacing a Police Officer, Menacing, Criminal Possession of a Weapon and Resisting Arrest. A trooper was dispatched to a residence on State Route 235 in the town of Coventry that Hami was allegedly breaking property, allegedly threatened the victim with a Barbecue skewer. When the trooper entered the residence, Hami was sitting on the floor; she displayed a knife and threatened the trooper several times. Hami was tased and was taken into custody. She was arraigned in the town of Afton Court where she was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $10,000 cash bail or $20,000 bail bond. She will return to Afton Court on November 14th.
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The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage and urgently needs donors to give at the next area blood drive today in Oneonta from 2: to 6:00 PM at the Oneonta Family YMCA on Ford Avenue. Blood donors of all blood types, especially type O, and platelet donors are urged to make an appointment to donate at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS
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The State Department of Health announced that it has issued the 2nd 2-year report on the Medical Use of Marijuana Under the Compassionate Care Act. The report recommends changes to increase patient access, which includes allowing practitioners to certify patients who previously did not qualify for medical marijuana; permitting all practitioners who can prescribe controlled substances to people to become registered providers; and initiating a pilot study to assess the cost-benefits of health insurance coverage. More information is available at health.ny.gov/regulations/medical_marijuana/.
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O’Connor Hospital in Delhi is offering a Free Smoking Cessation Program today during the American Cancer Society’s “Great American Smokeout”. The event will be held from 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM at the O’Connor Hospital, Board Conference Room, appointments are requested at 746-0334.
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The Next Commerce Chenango Business After Hours will be hosted by Chobani at their Corporate Campus, at 147 State Highway 320 in Norwich, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM More information is available at 334-1400.
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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-14-18

by wcdonews Posted on November 14, 2018

More than 150 new Troopers were honored this morning for their perseverance and dedication in completing the 207th session of the Basic School of the State Police Academy during graduation exercises in Albany, New York. David Schulte of Oneonta was one of today’s graduates:

(Trooper Schulte 11-14-18)

Trooper Schulte will be assigned to Troop C in Sidney.
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The Great American Smoke Out is being celebrated on Thursday, November 15th and is an awareness day to promote tobacco use abstinence. Dee Cisneros of the Advancing Tobacco Free Communities said that they can help companies help their employees quit tobacco:

(Dee Cisneros 11-14-18)

Advancing Tobacco Free Communities of Delaware, Otsego and Schoharie Counties can be reached at 518-255-5364.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 36-year-old Jarred Robinson of Walton, for disorderly conduct, trespass, obstructing government administration and resisting arrest following a report of a male subject causing fights and refusing to leave the Feather and Stone Bar in the Village of Walton. Robinson physically resisted Deputies during arrest, he was arraigned at Hamden Town Court and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $400 bail or $1000 bond pending future court action.
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Unadilla Valley Central School District confirms that they went into a lock-down late Tuesday morning after an alleged threat reported in the Otselic Valley School District. Unadilla Valley went on a lock-down after 2 students reported an audio recording of a threatened act of violence against a school, was allegedly made by a Unadilla Valley student. Chenango County sheriff’s Deputies responded, the student who made the threat was located and a search of that student’s locker revealed no weapons or contraband & the lockdown was lifted about 30 minutes later. The investigation is continuing.
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The Miller family of Smithville has gone through 3 fires on the property in a 4 day period at 993 County Road 3 in Smithville. Chenango County officials said that the 1st fire was reported Saturday afternoon in the garage, the 2nd fire occurred 7 hours later in a barn, the 3rd fire was reported Tuesday in the family’s attic. All 3 Miller fires are under investigation.
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36 year old James Giacalone of Glen Aubrey faces sentencing in Broome County Court today. Giacalone pleaded guilty to attempted aggravated assault against a police officer in a plea deal in September, Giacalone was accused of leading police on a chase through Binghamton, trying to run down a Trooper with his vehicle, the trooper then shot Giacalone in the face. Giacalone was sentenced to the maximum penalty of 12 years in prison today.
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A Boil Water order has been lifted in the Village of Greene, following a water main break on Saturday on North Chenango Street. The Water Main Break & subsequent advisory forced the cancellation of classes for the Greene Central School District Tuesday, classes were back in session today.
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The City of Oneonta is set to unveil the draft vision, goals and recommendations for the Oneonta Comprehensive Plan Update at an open house today from 3:00 pm to 7:30 pm, at the Oneonta High School cafeteria. The event will build on feedback and information gathered during the first open house held in January. For those unable to attend the Open House, an opportunity to provide feedback will be available at opportunityoneonta.com.
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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 11-13-18

by wcdonews Posted on November 13, 2018

Governor Cuomo today announced more than $262.2 million in enhanced funding has been awarded to municipal governments to accelerate the renewal and modernization of local bridges and culverts. As part of the State’s BRIDGE NY initiative, these awards will fund 165 individual projects in 95 communities across the State. In the Southern Tier, 27 Projects are scheduled, totaling $32.94 Million dollars.
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After much anticipation over the last few months, Amazon announced today that they have chosen New York and Northern Virginia to split the Internet giant’s 2nd headquarters. Amazon announced it has chosen New York’s Long Island City and Arlington Virginia, both locations will receive a $2.5 billion investment from Amazon, and each will have more than 25,000 workers over time. Hiring is expected to begin next year. The New Amazon Campus represents the largest Economic Development Project in New York State History, beating out 238 municipalities for the Amazon project.
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The American Red Cross announced that they are facing a severe blood shortage and urgently needs blood and platelet donors to give now to avoid delays in lifesaving medical care for patients. Volunteer blood drive hosts are also critically needed to prevent the shortage from worsening this winter. During September and October, the Red Cross collected over 21,000 fewer blood and platelet donations than what hospitals needed. Blood donors of all blood types, especially type O, are urged to make an appointment to donate at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS. Several Blood Drives will be held across the region in the coming days & weeks, after fewer blood drives in September and October coupled with hurricanes Michael and Florence, caused thousands of blood and platelet donations to go uncollected.
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The Sidney Central School District Board of Education meeting for this evening has been cancelled. The reschedule date has not been determined yet.
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The next meeting of the General Clinton canoe regatta Committees will be tonight. The meeting will be held at Galaxy Bowl at 105 Main Street, at 6:30, the Race committee meeting will begin and at 7:30, the General meeting will begin.
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Free Coats, Hats, Scarves & Gloves in gently used condition will be given away this Saturday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at the Butternut Grange hall at 7 Bloom Street in Gilbertsville. The event is open to anyone in need.
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Binghamton University officials announced that senior Albert Cruz of the Bronx was found collapsed in his suite in a dorm on the Vestal campus on Sunday. Cruz died shortly afterward at an area hospital, there was “no indication of foul play” and university police are awaiting reports from a medical examiner.
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The Greene Central School District is closed today. Officials said that the cause of today’s closing is due to the water situation in the Village.
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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 11-12-18

by wcdonews Posted on November 12, 2018

Autopsies have been completed on Christina Arvidson and Dustin McMahon of Richmondville, Who were found 1 week ago deceased in the town of Summit. The cause of death for Arvidson was a gunshot wound to the head, and the manner of death has been ruled a homicide. The cause of death for Dustin McMahon was a gunshot wound to the head, and the manner of death has been ruled suicide. The autopsy results are consistent with the evidence located at the scene. State Police are continuing with the investigation into the circumstances that led to the murder-suicide.
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Over 800 Otsego County residents were without power earlier this morning. About 550 were without power around Cooperstown and the rest were in the Unadilla area. NYSEG reported that all power was restored by the late morning.
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The 2018 Women’s Health Series continues today in Norwich. RN Judith Samsel will discuss Diabetes at the Bohemian Moon at 103 East Main Street in Norwich starting at 7:00 PM; more information is available at 337-4183.
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The Sidney Super 8 is holding a winter clothing drive for children, Super 8 General Manager Vesna Hoblitz explains:

(Vesna Hoblitz 11-12-18)

All of the items collected these items will be distributed at VEP on Main Street Sidney after the Jolly Holly Days Parade on November 30th at 7:00 PM. More information is available at 563-8880 of be email super8sidney@gmail.com.
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O’Connor Hospital in Delhi announced today that they are offering a Free Smoking Cessation Program this Thursday November 15th, during the American cancer Society’s “Great American Smokeout”. The event will be held from 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM at the O’Connor Hospital, Board Conference Room, appointments are requested at 746-0334.
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State & Local leaders & Binghamton Rumble Ponies President John Hughes announced today a $5.1 million dollar upgrade to NYSEG Stadium. The upgrades include new seats, a series of structural upgrades to the stadium infrastructure, new sod & drainage system for the ball field & 2 new video boards, in left & right field, a sound new system & upgrades to the clubhouse & dugouts and new netting to protect fans in the stands.
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65 year old Daniel Drew of Buffalo has been identified as the pilot of the fatal plane crash near Chase Brook Road in the town of Tompkins Friday afternoon. Drew was the only person on the 6 passenger Cessna; he was heading for New Jersey after taking off from Niagara Falls. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 44 year old Patricia McNeilly of Franklin for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the 3rd Degree, and Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration, and insufficient head lamps. McNeilly was issued appearance tickets for Town of Delhi Court at a later date.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 36 year old Dara Matthews of Meredith for DWI, Aggravated DWI, & having blood alcohol content greater that 0.18%, & criminal mischief, following an investigation of a domestic incident in the Town of Davenport. Matthews was arraigned at the Town of Davenport Court and was released upon her own recognizance.
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Governor Cuomo announced that more than $372 million in assistance is available to help older adults and low- and middle-income New Yorkers heat their homes this winter. Applications for the Home Energy Assistance Program will be accepted by local departments of social services starting tomorrow. Eligibility is based on income, household size and how the home is heated. Applications are available at myBenefits.ny.gov.
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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 11-9-18

by wcdonews Posted on November 9, 2018
Delaware County Sheriffs Department, State Police & the Trout Creek Fire Department responded to the report of a small plane crashing in the woods near Trout Creek, at about 3:00 this afternoon. Authorities have closed off Chase Brook Road & Readburn Road, they have not announced if there were any injuries or fatalities. WCDO news will have more information as it becomes available.
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1st responders have been responding to multiple accident on I-88 this afternoon. A tractor trailer crashed between Harpursville & Afton, injuring a 68 year old man, and causing a small amount of oil to spill.  Another crash near Harpursville resulted in 3 people being injured when a car slid off the highway & slid down an embankment. several other minor accidents have been reported, due to slick road conditions.
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State Police issued a total of 16,690 tickets statewide during the Halloween enforcement campaign. Troopers arrested 266 people for DWI, investigated 1,778 accidents with 251 injuries & 3 fatalities. Troopers also wrote over 5700 tickets for Speeding, 448 for Distracted Driving, 475 for Seatbelt violations & 193 for the Move Over Law. During last year’s Halloween enforcement campaign, the State Police issued 9,057 total tickets and arrested 248 people for DWI.
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Law enforcement agencies from Yates County to the Capital District are looking for 71 year old Franklin Herman of Jerusalem, who suffers from Alzheimer’s Disease & Diabetes. Herman is described as a white male, 5’6″ about 150 pounds, he is bald & has blues eyes & wears glasses, he is driving a blue GMC Sierra Pick up with New York License number 9093JY, he was last seen this morning in Cohoes at about 9:40 AM. Anyone with information is asked to call local law enforcement or the Yates County Sheriff’s department at 315-536-4438.
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The City of Oneonta is set to unveil the draft vision, goals and recommendations for the Oneonta Comprehensive Plan Update at an open house on Wednesday, November 14th from 3:00 pm to 7:30 pm. The open house will be held at the Oneonta High School cafeteria, the event will build on feedback and information gathered during the first open house held in January. For those unable to attend the Open House, an opportunity to provide feedback will be available at opportunityoneonta.com.
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Next week is the Annual Great American Smoke-out, where people try to give up their tobacco habit. While that event continues, tobacco marketing efforts keep trying to recruit the next generation of tobacco users; Bonnie Peck of the Advancing Tobacco Free Communities told WCDO news about her local findings about tobacco advertisement placement.

(Bonnie Peck 11-9-18)

The Great American Smoke out will be held next Thursday November 15th. More information about local efforts to lower smoking rates is available by calling the Advancing tobacco Free Communities at 518-255-5364.
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1st responders from the Afton Fire department and the Sidney Emergency Squad responded today, to the report of a 2 vehicle accident on I-88 East Bound between Mile Marker 21 & 22 in Afton. A Tractor trailer went over the guard rail and rolled over; WCDO News will have more information as it become available.
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Delaware County Department of Public Works announced that they will close County Route 44 today, for bridge repairs on the bridge about 1/4 of a mile from the intersection with State Route 357. The road will be closed through December 7th; motorists can use a detour on Covered Bridge Road to State Route 357 during the project.
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SFCU CEO Jim Doig announced his plans to retire at the end of 2018. The public is invited to Join the SFCU staff at Jim Doig’s Retirement Open House today SFCU Corporate Headquarters, 42 Union Street in Sidney, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.
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A.O. Fox Hospital was awarded an “A” from The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2018 Hospital Safety Grade, placing the organization among the top facilities nationwide for patient safety excellence. The Safety Grade assign grades to hospitals based on their performance in preventing medical errors, infections and other harms among patients in their care. The Fox Hospital’s report is available at hospitalsafetygrade.org.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 11-8-18

by wcdonews Posted on November 8, 2018

State Police are currently investigating a complaint on Wednesday ion the town of Franklin where 2 males posed as utility company workers while another person burglarized the home. 2 men wearing walkie talkies approached an elderly couple in front of their residence and distracted them, while the 3rd person entered their home and taken a large amount of cash, jewelry and coins. The suspects were in a white SUV with out of state plates. 1 man is described as Hispanic, clean shaven, approximately 50 years-old, approximately 5’3, 175 pounds, wearing a dark blue sweatshirt with matching sweatpants and a beanie hat. The 2nd man is described as 5’ 3”, a little older with facial hair and blue eyes, wearing blue jeans, a gray sweatshirt and a baseball cap, anyone with information should contact State Police at 432-3211 or 561-7400.
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State Police arrested 38 year old Anthony Forte of Otego for Felony Driving While Intoxicated and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation. Troopers were dispatched to Taco Bell in the town of Oneonta for a suspected drunk driver. Forte had a BAC of .16%, twice the legal limit, he was arraigned in the town of Oneonta Court & his next court appearance is November 13th.
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Acting Attorney General Barbara Underwood will return to her previous position as the state Solicitor General shortly. Underwood was appointed as acting Attorney General in May following the resignation of Eric Schniederman, following multiple sexual abuse allegations. Underwood will return to her old job following the swearing in of new Attorney general Letitia James in January.
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The Nassau County District Attorney will not attempt to prosecute former State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on charges of physical or sexual abuse. The DA’s office announced that there were legal impediments, including statutes of limitations that prohibited their office from going forward with a prosecution of Schneiderman, who resigned in May after allegations by several women that Schneiderman abused them. Nassau county district attorney Madeline Singas had been appointed by Governor Cuomo to oversee the allegations against Schniederman, based on her expertise on prosecuting sex crimes.
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State Police arrested 19 year old Shannon Taylor of Lisle for Operating a Motor Vehicle While Ability Impaired by Drugs and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. A trooper on patrol observed the vehicle Taylor was operating fail to stop at a stop sign on South Canal Street in the village of Greene, a traffic stop was initiated and Taylor was released to a sober third party and is ordered to appear in the village of Greene Court today.
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The Bainbridge Guilford Central School District is hosting their 3rd annual Veteran’s day breakfast Friday at 8:00 AM at the Greenlawn Elementary School. All veterans in the area are invited.
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State Police are investigating the suspicious deaths of 24 year old Dustin McMahon & 31 year old Christina Arvidson of Richmondville, in the town of Summit, Schoharie County. State Police were called to the scene on Rossman Valley Road on Tuesday. A preliminary investigation revealed the individuals died overnight Monday.
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Binghamton Police announced the arrests of 22-year-old William Ritchie and 17-year-old Andrew Carter of Binghamton, in connection with a series of nazi symbols left a several locations around Binghamton. Both were charged with aggravated harassment and criminal mischief, designated as a hate crime. Additional charges may be forthcoming.
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The State Office of General Services announced that a surplus vehicle, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property auction has been scheduled at the DOT facility at 241 Colesville Road in Binghamton today. More information on specific items and terms of sale are available at ogs.ny.gov, or (518) 457-6335.
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Commerce Chenango & The Raymond Corporation of Greene have teamed up for their 4th Annual College & Community Job Fair at Morrisville State College Norwich Campus today. Steve Craig of Commerce Chenango comments:

(Steve Craig 11-8-18)

The event runs until 3:00 PM today.
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State Police arrested 58 year old Debra Mills of Sidney, for Felony Forgery & Petty Larceny, for allegedly stealing checks from a woman she took care of, forging the checks then cashing them. Mills was arraigned in the town of Sidney Court where she was released on her own recognizance. She is scheduled to reappear appear in court Thursday.
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A Special meeting for Oneonta area residents interested in learning about A.O. Fox Hospital’s volunteer patient companionship program, will be held today at the Foxcare Center. Fox Spokesperson Gabrielle Argo explains:

(Gabby Argo 11-8-18)

The Meeting will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at the FoxCare Center in Classroom 3, Reservations for a spot are available by calling 431-5042.
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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-7-18

by wcdonews Posted on November 7, 2018

State Police Responded to an apparent Murder Suicide in the town of Stamford Tuesday, after 57 year old Christopher German of South Kortright failed to show up for work in Cooperstown. Troop C BCI Captain Scott Heggelke Explains:

(Capt Scott Heggelke 11-7-18)

Captain Heggelke said that the incident occurred after 9:00 PM Monday; The Delaware County Coroner’s Office ordered the bodies removed for autopsies, which were being performed at Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton this afternoon, the official cause and approximate time of death is expected to be in the final Autopsy report, which may be released later today.
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The Trial for Ernest Franklin of Guilford has been delayed again, until early next year. Franklin & his wife Heather are accused of killing their developmentally disabled son & setting fire to their house to cover up the murder in the town of Guilford in March of 2017. Ernest Franklin is being held without bail pending the start of his trial; Heather Franklin was released on bail.
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State Police arrested 25 year old Taylor Nelson of Afton for 2 counts of Criminal LOUDESPossession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, Operating a Motor Vehicle while Impaired by Drugs, & Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia. Troopers were dispatched to the Sunoco on County Route 39 in the town of Bainbridge to check the welfare of a male slumped behind the wheel of his vehicle. Troopers determined that Nelson was impaired and was in possession of a counterfeit $100 bill, methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and items used to measure drug quantity. Nelson was arraigned in the town of Bainbridge Court where he was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on no bail.
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State Police arrested 51 year old Marianne Stanislawski of Chenango for Grand Larceny, for allegedly taking advantage of a 75-year-old man who suffers from Alzheimer’s. An investigation revealed that Stanislawski knew the victim for several years; she would visit him weekly at his residence and help him run errands. The investigation further revealed that Stanislawski was making cash withdrawals that the victim did not approve of. Stanislawski was arrested and arraigned in the town of Oxford Court and released on her own recognizance and is to appear in court at a later date. An order of protection was issued by the judge protecting the victim.
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Long Time State Assemblyman Cliff Crouch easily won the 122nd Assembly District on Election Day; he told WCDO News that he was thankful for that level of Support:

(Cliff Crouch 11-7-18)

Crouch defeated Conservative Nicholas Libous in Tuesday’s election; there was no Democratic candidate in the race. Crouch has served in the State Assembly since 1995.
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Sidney Village Police reported that local residents have reported that their vehicles have had items removed from them. Police remind residents to close and lock your windows and doors, keep all valuables hidden from plain sight, if you see anything suspicious, contact the police department at 561-2301
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The Southern Chenango County Community Listening Session, Hosted by Truth Pharm, will be held this evening in Bainbridge. The main topic of discussion will be the local drug abuse problem; the event will begin at 6:30 PM at Bob’s Diner in Bainbridge.
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The results are in from the State Board of Elections in the U.S. Senate seat, Democratic incumbent Kirsten Gillibrand by a 2 to 1 margin over Republican Chele Farley, in local Congressional races, in the 19th District, Democrat Antonio Delgado defeats incumbent John Faso by about 3%. In the 22nd District: Democrat Anthony Brindisi defeats incumbent Claudia Tenney. In State Office races, Incumbent Democrat Andrew Cuomo defeated all challengers to win a 3rd term as Governor, State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli easily defeats all challengers for another term., and the new Attorney General will be Democrat Letitia James. In the race for the 6th District State Supreme Court seat, Republican Joe McBride wins. In area State Senate races, in the 42nd district, Democrat Jennifer Metzger wins over Republican Ann Rabbitt for the seat previously held by the retiring John Bonacic, in the 51st district, Republican Incumbent Jim Seward wins re-election for a 17th term, in the 52nd district , Incumbent Republican Fred Akshar was unopposed. In local State Assembly Races, in the 121 District: Republican John Salka defeats longtime incumbent Bill Magee, in the 122 District: Incumbent Cliff Crouch easily defeats Conservative Nicholas Libous, in the 123rd District: Democratic incumbent Donna Lupardo was unopposed & in the 102nd District: Democrat Aidan O’Conner wins by a slim margin over incumbent Republican Christopher Tague. Rich Devlin is re-elected as Otsego County Sheriff & David Harder is re-elected as Broome County Sheriff.
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The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum will partner with the New York State Division of Veterans’ Affairs today to offer all military veterans free admission to the home of baseball in Cooperstown. More information is available at baseballhall.org or 888-HALL-OF-FAME or 547-7200.
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Governor Cuomo today announced the state is dedicating $3 million for state-of-the-art studies to reduce flooding and ice jams and improve ecology on 48 priority flood-prone streams throughout New York State. The DEC and Office of General Services will implement the studies as part of the Resilient NY program, which will consist of flood studies to identify the causes of flooding within each watershed and develop, evaluate, and recommend effective and ecologically sustainable flood and ice-jam hazard mitigation projects.
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State Police arrested 32 year old Jessica Klinegardner of Tompkins for Unlawful Possession of Personal Identification Information, after a complaint by the victim that she noticed suspicious charges on her deceased mother’s credit card. An investigation revealed that Klinegardner was working as a home health aide for the deceased victim; she was issued an appearance ticket to appear in the town of Tompkins Court on December 6th.
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