WCDO NEWS MONDAY 8-20-18

by wcdonews Posted on August 20, 2018

The Otsego County Democratic committee announced that they will hold their annual dinner and Silent Auction on September 8th at the Hunt Union Ballroom at SUNY Oneonta. The special guest will be 19th congressional District candidate Antonio Delgado, who is running against Republican incumbent John Faso in November.
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Broome County District Attorney Steve Cornwell announced that 31 year old Brett Poyer of Port Crane pleaded guilty today to all charges, Poyer was due to stand trial in Broome County Court today. Poyer pleaded guilty to 2nd & 3rd degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, and 3 counts of criminal use of drug Paraphernalia. Poyer was arrested for allegedly operating a Methamphetamine ring that sold Meth along the East Coast; he faces sentencing on October 18th.
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Governor Cuomo is outspending Democratic gubernatorial Race rival Cynthia Nixon by a huge margin, with the Democratic primary less than one month away. Cuomo’s Campaign spent $7.5 million between July 17th & August 13th, while Nixon spent over $600,000 during the same time period. The Governors Campaign fund currently has More than $20 million left, while Nixon’s campaign reported less than $450,000 left for Nixon’s campaign.
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The State of Emergency for 14 counties hit by flash flooding last week, ends tomorrow. Locally, Broome & Chenango Counties suffered significant damage; the counties with the most damage are Cayuga & Seneca Counties.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 25 year old Deontre Samuels of Lebanon, Illinois, Thursday for Criminal Mischief and Harassment, following the report of a Domestic incident at the Delaware County Fairgrounds. It is alleged that Samuels engaged his female partner in a physical domestic dispute and also caused damage to the property of the victim. Samuels was arraigned at the Village of Walton Court, he was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $2000 cash or $4000 bond, pending Action in Village of Walton Court at a later date.
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The City of Oneonta has been awarded a New York State Agriculture and Markets Community Growers Grant in the amount of $25,000 to make improvements to the Community Garden located at the Swart-Wilcox Park on Wilcox Avenue. Work at the garden will include installing a new accessible area with 4 raised table top beds, a new accessible path from the street and sidewalk to the garden, reinforced fencing to keep animals out, extending the water system through the length of the garden, a new shed and Communal gardening equipment, and new picnic tables and benches.
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Catholic Charities will again give away back packs & school supplies to underprivileged children in the Sidney School District this year, Spokesperson Penny McKnight Explains:

(Penny McKnight 8-13-18)

McKnight said that the Sidney office is open Monday Wednesday & Friday; Pre-registration is required by 4:30 this afternoon.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce First Friday Eat & Meet Breakfast will be held at Delaware County FoodWorks+, 27905 State Highway 28 in Andes on Sept. 7 from 8:30 – 10 a.m. The guest speaker for September’s event will be Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond, The event Cost is $10 per person and it is sponsored by the Delaware County Industrial Development Agency. More information is available at delawarecounty.org or call 746-2281.
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The Sidney Village Board will meet at 7:00 PM tonight at the Civic Center & they will hold a Public Hearing on Local Law No. 1, which provides new procedures for meter requirements & installation for each water hookup with the Village of Sidney Water System.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 8-17-18

by wcdonews Posted on August 17, 2018

State Police arrested 30 year old Noelle Otto of McDonough for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. A trooper was dispatched to the Speedway on State Highway 12 in Norwich for a report of a woman who fell out of her car while at the gas pump, Otto was also found to be in possession of heroin. Otto was released on appearance tickets, and then turned over to a sober third party; she is due in the town of Norwich Court on September 6th.
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Governor Cuomo signed a measure into law that prohibits anyone under the age of 18 from using indoor tanning booths. The American Cancer Society research shows that indoor tanning devices are particularly dangerous for young people, who may not be aware of the increased risk for skin cancers.
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State Police arrested 64 year old William Lindeborn of Windsor for 2nd degree Menacing, following a complaint of a man chasing another man with a baseball bat in the town of Windsor. Lindeborn is accused of raising a baseball bat at a male who was mowing lawns in the area. He was subsequently arrested and arraigned at Central Arraignment. Lindeborn was released on his own recognizance; an order of protection was issued to the victim.
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New Yorkers have until this Sunday to register to vote in the primary elections on September 13th. For those registering in person to the board of elections offices, the application must be submitted by Sunday, those registering by mail must have their application postmarked by August 19th and the County Board of Elections must receive it by Friday August 24th. Voter registration application forms with the State Department of Motor Vehicles website.
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New York State has joined with 14 states & municipalities in a lawsuit against Purdue Pharmaceuticals of Connecticut. The lawsuit claims that Purdue misled doctors and patients about the risk of its opioid products. There were more than 3,000 opioid deaths in New York State in 2016, about 2,400 from opioid painkillers.

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BOCES Superintendent Perry Dewey released the list of events that led to yesterday’s evacuation of the Norwich BOCES campus. At 9:25 AM, a written threat was discovered by administration, at 9:35 The police were called & the building evacuation began. The Students were moved to the BOCES Support Services Building, Students with special needs or medical needs were released at approximately 10:40 AM, by 1:30 p.m. all students had been released. State Police cleared the Chenango Campus building by 1:00 p.m. and it was confirmed safe and staff returned to the building by 1:30 p.m. School will resume today, including scheduled regents exams.
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State Police arrested 36 year old Joseph Burke of Lenox Dale, Massachusetts for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated with a reportable B.A.C. of .38%. Troopers who responded to a 3-car motor vehicle crash. After an investigation, troopers determined that Burke rear ended a vehicle which then caused that vehicle to strike the rear of a third vehicle. The operator of the second vehicle suffered neck and leg injuries and was transported to Chenango Memorial Hospital. Burke was released on appearance tickets returnable to the town of Columbus Court on September 5th.
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A Cornhole Tournament will be held on Saturday August 18th at 10:00 AM at Newbauer Construction in Bainbridge to raise money for Donate Life New York State. Nikka Newbauer told WCDO News about the event:

(NIKKA NEWBAUER 8-8-18)

More information about the event is available at 967-4123.
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The Chenango Bluesfest kicks off with a free concert tonight at the Chenango County Fairgrounds in Norwich, followed by a full day of acts Saturday, that requires a paid admission. Spokesman Eric Larsen comments:

(Eric Larsen 8-17-18)

Tickets for Saturday’s events are still available at chenangobluesfest.org or at the gate.
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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 8-16-18

by wcdonews Posted on August 16, 2018

State Police and local law enforcement will be out in force through Labor Day weekend as part of the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign to prevent drugged and drunk driving. The national enforcement period begins on Friday and runs through Labor Day, Monday, September 3rd. Drivers can expect to see sobriety checkpoints during the campaign, 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.
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Broome County Executive Jason Garner announced today that the Broome County Landfill is waiving fees for storm debris for residents impacted by the flash flooding through August 29th. The waiver is for Broome County residents only, Storm debris from businesses and commercial entities will not be waived. The required form for the residential storm debris waiver can be found at gobroomecounty.com or at the Broome County Landfill. More information is available at 778-2250.
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New York State’s private sector job count rose by 7,900, or 0.1%, to 8,192,300, a new, all-time employment high, according to preliminary figures released today by the State Department of Labor. The statewide unemployment rate decreased from 4.5% to 4.3% in July, the lowest level since March 2007.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce announced ‘A Taste of Commerce’ Event & they are seeking Restaurant Owners, Caterers, Cafe’ and Bakery Owners & food truck operators to help launch the 2018 Shop Small Delaware County campaign which will start on October 2nd. The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will present its Community Hero Award to those who continue improve life in our region at the event on October 2nd from 5:30 to 8:00 PM at the Delaware County FoodWorks+ on State Highway 28 in Andes. More information is available at 746-2281.
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Delaware County was included in the Governor’s State of Emergency declaration earlier this week, following severe flash flooding throughout the Southern Tier. Delaware County EMS Director Steve Hood said that while the County’s damage was confined to the towns of Deposit & Hancock, the declaration can still be useful to the county:

(Steve Hood 8-16-18)

Hood said that some heavy equipment was stationed at the State Police Troop C Headquarters; most of it has been deployed to Broome & other counties that suffered a lot more damage.
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There have been some changes regarding the requirements for those seeking to get a high school equivalency through the TASC program recently. June White of the Afton Central School Tasc Program explains:

(June White 5-8-18)

Anyone who is interested in participating in the TASC program can contact June White at 639-2811.
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Governor Cuomo directed agencies specializing in disaster recovery and clean-up to the Finger Lakes and Southern Tier To assist counties after heavy rains and flash flooding that caused damage to roads, bridges, homes and other critical infrastructure. The National Guard has deployed 50 personnel and is staging an additional 150 personnel for deployment to assist local governments with debris removal and cleanup. Damage assessment teams specializing in engineering and structural assessments from the Department of Transportation will be operating in the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes to evaluate roads, bridges and other infrastructure for damage and safety concerns.
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Otsego County’s 21st Annual Household Hazardous Waste Days will be held on September 7th and 8th. Otsego County Residents can bring household hazardous waste, such as enamel paints, pesticides, antifreeze, batteries and more FREE of CHARGE for proper disposal. Last year 550 cars from an estimated 600 households brought various hazardous materials for disposal. NO REGISTRATION FOR HOUSEHOLD COLLECTION. Household collections will be held on Friday, September 7th at the Unadilla Town Barn from 8:00AM to 11:00 AM, and Saturday, September 8th at the Meadows Office Complex in Cooperstown from 8:00AM to 1:00PM.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 8-15-18

by wcdonews Posted on August 15, 2018

State Police & Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 36 year old Christopher Pashley of Franklin & 23 year old Samantha Ryan of Walton, for allegedly taking property in the towns of Franklin, Unadilla and Sidney. Pashley was arrested for 2 counts of 3rd degree Burglary & 5 counts of Petty Larceny; Ryan was arrested for the Criminal Possession of Stolen Property and Falsifying Business Records. Pashley is accused of stealing items, while Ryan allegedly sold them to Otsego Auto Crushers. Pashley was arraigned in the town of Unadilla Court; he was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $10,000 cash bail or $30,000 bond. Ryan was released on an appearance tickets returnable to the town of Davenport Court on August 28th.
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Due to some muddy conditions in the parking area of the Delaware County Fairgrounds, officials have decided to arrange for shuttle busses to bring people into the park from outside parking areas, spokesman Jason Craig explains:

(Jason Craig 8-15-18)

All of the scheduled events will go on as planned today; the information is available at delawarecountyfair.org.
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The Chenango County Blues Fest is bringing the top blues acts from all over to the Chenango County fairgrounds Friday & Saturday, spokesman Eric Larsen comments:

(Eric Larsen 8-15-18)

Friday’s line-up is free; Tickets for Saturday’s events are still available at chenangobluesfest.org
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State Police at Deposit arrested 22 year old Mark Rodriguez of Jersey City, New Jersey for Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Reckless Endangerment & Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle. Rodriguez was arrested after he led troopers on a pursuit through several different jurisdictions, with 2 female occupants in the vehicle, including a 16-year-old. Rodriguez was arraigned in the village of Hancock Court where he was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $7,000 cash bail or $15,000 bond.
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Commerce Chenango will hold their Annual Soiree from 5:00 to 7:00 PM tonight at the Norwich NBT main branch under a tent. Commerce Chenango will be honoring Mayhood’s Sporting Goods and the Wild Owl & Wild Owl Sweet Treats.
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The next concert at the Don Clayton Memorial Trailside Concert Series in Sidney will feature the Fabulous Moonlighters tonight. The concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. under the pavilion at Keith Clark Park on River St. in Sidney.
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Governor Cuomo issued a state of emergency for much of the Southern Tier, Finger Lakes & Central New York yesterday after he toured areas that were hit with Flash Flooding, he commented in Vestal

(Cuomo 8-15-18)

The New York National Guard is Deploying 50 Service Members and 10 Vehicles to Support Flood Response Efforts, Cuomo also Activated Additional Agencies to the State Emergency Operations Center in Albany to Coordinate and Deploy Emergency Resources. The storm pattern continues to swirl over the region, it may cause additional flash flooding and New Yorkers are urged to prepare for potential extreme and unpredictable weather.
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Fire fighters from several area companies responded to a structure fire at 89 Ford Avenue yesterday in Oneonta. Firefighters from Oneonta, Worcester, Franklin, Sidney & Otego responded, early reports suggested that the resident returned home to discover the fire, 1 dog died inside, the investigation is ongoing.
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The Oneonta Common Council will hold a special meeting at 5:00 pm today in the Common Council Chambers. The purpose of the meeting will be to consider a grant application to the New York State Department of Transportation for their Transportation Alternatives Program related to pedestrian and bicycle improvements along State Routes 23 and 28 and the James F. Lettis Highway. The public is cordially invited to attend.
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Main Street Oneonta businesses are reminded to attend the 3rd information session, related to the Downtown Oneonta Improvement Fund this morning, at 9:00 AM, at the Otsego County Chamber offices located on the 5th floor at 189 Main Street. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the City of Oneonta Downtown Improvement Fund, which is a grant program developed for the City of Oneonta to provide property and business owners a flexible funding mechanism to improve properties located within the Downtown DRI boundaries. More information is available at 267-4010 Extension 103.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 8-14-18

by wcdonews Posted on August 14, 2018

Broome County Executive Jason Garnar has declared a State of Emergency in Broome County because of flooding and damaged roadways. The emergency orders dictate No recreational use of waterways, & do not drive on flooded roadways. Broome County encourages residents to monitor the weather forecast and road conditions frequently & they can also register for New York Alert at NYAlert.gov. Garnar said that The State of Emergency will remain in effect until further notice.
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Julian VanCourt-Wels pleaded guilty to 1st degree Assault, after he accepted a plea deal from the Otsego County District Attorney’s office, back in December; VanCourt-Wels stabbed his girlfriend in the face multiple times at their Maple Street apartment in Oneonta. Vancourt-Wels will serve 10 years in a State correctional facility as part of the plea bargain arrangement.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 48 year old Roy Cullen of Arkville, on charges of felony aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, DWI, unlicensed operator, and moving from lane unsafely following a report of car into a tree in the Town of Middletown. Cullen was arraigned at Hamden Town Court, he was released on his own recognizance and scheduled to re-appear at Hamden Town Court at a later date to answer the charges.
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Governor Cuomo signed anti-hazing legislation to help keep students safe as they go back to school. The law prohibits certain physical contact or requiring physical activity in any organization’s initiating ceremony to prevent the deaths or serious injuries of students during fraternity pledging ceremonies. The legislation was prompted by the death of Michael Deng, a Baruch College student who died after suffering a massive head injury as a result of a hazing ritual in 2013.
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The world’s foremost ABBA tribute act is performing at the Anderson Center for the Performing Arts at Binghamton University at 8:00 PM tonight. Spokesman Chris Bodnarczuk:

(Chris Bodnarczuk 8-13-18)

Tickets are available at the Anderson Center box office at 777-ARTS or online to Anderson.binghamton.edu.
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Officials with the Delaware County Fair announced that the Hero’s parade has been cancelled tonight due to the weather making it unsafe for large apparatus and marchers. Fair Spokesman Jason Craig comments:

(Jason Craig 8-14-18)

The Fair is still open for most other scheduled activities & events at the Fairgrounds today, the entire schedule is available at delawarecountyfair.org.
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The interactive presentation, known as “Shawna Has a Secret” will be presented tonight at the Unatego Junior- Senior High School, mainly for the parents of Unatego Athletes. Unatego Superintendent Dr. Dave Richards comments:

(Dave Richards 8-14-18)

The presentation begins at 6:00 PM; it is brought to Unatego through the efforts of the LEAF Council on Alcoholism and Addiction for Otsego County.
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The next Otsego County Rabies Vaccination clinic for dogs, cats & ferrets, will be held tonight at NEAWHA Park Pavilion in Oneonta from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.

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Tobias Rundstrom-Wooding of Norwich received 20 years to life in prison for 2nd-degree murder and 1st-degree rape, in Chenango County Court Monday. Rundstrom-Wooding accepted a plea deal from the Chenango County District Attorney’s Office for the rape & murder of 11 year old Jacelyn O’Connor on July 30, 2017. James Brower will be tried for his role in the case at a later date.
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A State of Emergency has been declared in the Town of Hancock due to an issue with the Bear Brook Dam, which is located on the old Village of Hancock reservoir. The dam was overtopped last Thursday during the severe rainstorm, causing extensive damage to the dam & the brook, the dam is not in imminent danger of failure. If evacuations become necessary, the residents below the dam will be notified. The State of Emergency was declared because the dam is located on private property and a State of Emergency allows local officials to gain access to the property & to mitigate the situation.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s department arrested 2 Otsego County residents on drug charges Friday, following the execution of a search warrant on a vehicle in the Town of Sidney. Investigators arrested 30 year old Lisa Hayslip of Oneonta and 30 year old William Katalinas of Unadilla for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Hayslip and Katalinas are accused of possessing heroin with the intent to sell. Deputies seized heroin, Suboxone, drug packaging paraphernalia and approximately $200 cash. Hayslip and Katalinas were arraigned and were remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $100,000 cash bail pending action in the Town of Sidney Court Wednesday. Additional charges will be filed shortly.
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The Greene Fire Department announced that Chenango County road 2 between Route 12 and Route 206 is closed, Officials said that flash flooding washed out the road, make it impassable until further notice.
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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 8-13-18

by wcdonews Posted on August 13, 2018

DEC officials were on site all weekend near Hale Eddy, responding to the spill & clean-up of diesel fuel into the West Branch of the Delaware River, from last Thursday’s
New York Susquehanna & Western railroad derailment. A small culvert & the railroad bed washed out after recent flash flooding, 2 Locomotives derailed at that site, and
number of other cars derailed further back on the line, with a couple of cars entering the river. Most of the railroad cars have been removed & the clean-up &
investigation is continuing.
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The 132nd Delaware County Fair gets underway at the fairgrounds in Walton today, spokesman Jason Craig comments:

(Jason Craig 8-13-18)

The Fair runs through Saturday night, this year’s Saturday night concert is by country performer Terri Clark. Full details are available at delawarecountyfair.org.
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The UHS Chenango Memorial’s Women’s Health Series will hold their next session this evening, where UHS Family Nurse Practitioner MaryLou Stanton will discuss Sleep
issues. The presentation will be held at Bohemian Moon, 103 West Main Street in Norwich at 7:00 PM, Stanton will be joined by her colleague Becky Yacano, who is a
Respiratory Therapy Supervisor at UHS Chenango Memorial, who works with patients who suffer from sleep apnea.
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An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today in Oneonta at the FOOTHILLS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER at 24 Market Street. The Drive will be held from 2:00 to
6:00 PM, donors of all types are needed, appointments can be made with the AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DONOR APP, at REDCROSSBLOOD.ORG OR CALL 1-800-RED
CROSS.
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Catholic Charities announced that they will again give away back packs & school supplies to underprivileged children in the Sidney School District this year, Spokesperson Penny McKnight explains:

(Penny McKnight 8-13-18)

McKnight said that the Sidney office is open Monday Wednesday & Friday, more information is available at 604-4071, Pre-registration is required by August 20.
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State Police arrested 23 year old Daniel Shelton of Unadilla for DWI after Troopers were dispatched by Delaware County 911 to a report of a vehicle in the median on Interstate 88. Troopers learned that Shelton was traveling in a westerly direction when he veered to the right, struck a guiderail then crossed back toward the median. Shelton was arrested & was released to a sober third party and will appear in the town of Sidney Court on August 23rd.
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The Otsego County health Department reported that a raccoon in the town of Mt. Vision, tested positive for rabies last week. The raccoon attacked a dog on Wednesday, 1 person came in contact with the raccoon while attempted the save the dog. The dog was up to date on its rabies vaccinations, and required a booster that evening. The next rabies clinic in Otsego County will be Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Neahwa Park in Oneonta.
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President Trump is planning to stop in Central New York today, first he will stop at Fort Drum in Watertown to sign a defense bill, then he will attend a $1000 a ticket fundraiser at an undisclosed location for Congresswoman Claudia Tenney, who is seeking re-election for a 2nd term to the 22nd District against Democrat Anthony Brindisi. Brindisi will host a fundraiser tonight in Utica; Tickets will start at $10 and can be purchased online in advance or at the door. The event will take place at 6:00 PM at Chesterfield Restaurant in Utica.
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State Police at Oneonta arrested 41 year old Coryn Rock of Morris on 4 counts of Criminal Contempt, after Troopers were contacted on July 26th, after a victim accused Rock of sending unwanted messages to a total of 4 people who were protected by an order of protection. Rock was arrested and arraigned in the town of Morris; she was released on her own recognizance pending additional court action.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 8-10-18

by wcdonews Posted on August 10, 2018

State Police arrested 41 year old John Fox of Greene for Criminal Possession of a Firearm and several counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Harassment & Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. The arrest stems from a domestic dispute reported on Monday, where Fox is accused of possessing firearms that were not registered to him. Fox was arraigned in the town of Greene Court he was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $50,000 cash bail or $100,000 bond penindg court action today.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce & the County Solid Waste Facility on State Highway 10 in Walton, have teamed up for a public open house at the facility on Saturday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon. There will be guided tours of the compost facility and recycling center where people can see how solid waste is handled through the sustainable practices of composting, recycling and resource recovery. Reservations are NOT required. More information is available at delawarecounty.org.
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Democratic State Senate Candidate Joyce St. George & 19th Congressional District Democratic Party candidate Antonio Delgado will meet with Oneonta resident this Saturday & Sunday at 2:00 PM. Both candidates will meet with prospective constituents on Ford Avenue, followed by local door to door campaigning. St. George is running against incumbent Republican Jim Seward, Delgado is running against incumbent John Faso.
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The Major’s Inn Foundation in Gilbertsville will hold a “Putting On The Ritz/Great Gatsby” fundraiser Saturday night. The event will begin at 6:30, reservations or more information about the event is available at 371-4030, all proceeds from Saturday’s event will go to ongoing renovations at the Major’s Inn.
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The 2018 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship makes a stop at Unadilla Valley Sports center in New Berlin ,starting today through Sunday, Sports Director Nate Lull has more:

(Nate Lull 8-10-18)

Ticket Information & a full race schedule are available at Unadilla MX.Com.
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Otsego County’s 21st Annual Household Hazardous Waste Days will be held on September 7th and 8th. Otsego County Residents can bring household hazardous waste, such as enamel paints, pesticides, antifreeze, batteries and more FREE of CHARGE for proper disposal. Last year 550 cars from an estimated 600 households brought various hazardous materials for disposal. NO REGISTRATION FOR HOUSEHOLD COLLECTION. Household collections will be held on Friday, September 7th at the Unadilla Town Barn from 8:00AM to 11:00 AM, and Saturday, September 8th at the Meadows Office Complex in Cooperstown from 8:00AM to 1:00PM.
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The Broome County Forum Theater announced that Comedian Jerry Seinfeld will perform at the Forum on Thursday, November 8 at 7:00 PM. Tickets will go on sale at 10 AM Friday, August 17th at the Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena Box Office, on Ticketmaster.com, or by phone at 1-800-745-3000.

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State Police responded to a train derailment parallel to State Route 17 in Deposit early Thursday morning. The train was traveling in a westbound direction from New Jersey to Binghamton, heavy rainfall and flooding caused a small section of the NY Southern Railroad line to erode at a culvert overpass making the tracks impassible. The train was hauling 59 cars and 4 locomotives, 16 of them derailed, 2 of the locomotives were leaking diesel fuel into the west branch Delaware River tributary. All of the cargo remained intact and there was no danger to the public. As a precaution, four trailers and one single family residence were evacuated but the residents were told they could return. There were no injuries & Cleanup efforts continue.
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State Police were dispatched to a one fatal accident on Old Route 17 in the town of Windsor. A 43 year old male resident from Windsor was operating a 2005 Dodge Caravan when he went off the roadway for an unknown reason. His vehicle struck several mailboxes, went through a lawn and over a creek landing in a wooded area. Neighbors heard the crash at approximately 10:30 pm Wednesday Night, but were not able to see what occurred, another resident contacted 911 Wednesday morning when they spotted the vehicle. When troopers arrived, the male was obviously deceased. The investigation continues.
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Governor Cuomo today announced that $1.5 million is available for eligible school districts to support the growth of Farm-to-School programs across the State ahead of the upcoming school year. The program helps Kindergarten through Grade 12 schools to increase the volume and variety of locally grown and produced food on school menus, it also assists the agricultural economy, providing additional business to New York’s farmers. Grant funding of up to $100,000 per project will be awarded for Employing a local or regional farm to school coordinator; Training programs for food service staff; & money to expand kitchens & storage for farm products in the schools.
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The City of Oneonta with its contractor, Cobleskill Stone, will be paving streets today & Saturday. The work will be performed between 7:00 AM & 5:00 PM on Oak Street, Spring Street, Grove Street (from Cliff Street to Spring Street) & Grove Street from Main Street to Academy Street. The streets will be closed to traffic during paving operations. More information is available at 432-2100 or dpsinfo@oneonta.ny.us
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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 8-9-18

by wcdonews Posted on August 9, 2018

State Police reported that 2 train cars derailed near Hale Eddy in the town of Deposit at about 2:20 this morning. The engineers of the freight train were not injured, high river water washed away the rock & a culvert underneath the tracks, some diesel fuel entered the West Branch of the Delaware River, the DEC Hazmat team has responded. The 2 derailed cars are hovering over the river, but did not go into the river. The clean-up & the investigation are ongoing.
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State Police at Binghamton arrested 45 year old Bobby Galusha of Harpursville for Criminal Trespass and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Troopers responded to the report of a couple in Windsor finding an unidentified man in their home. Galusha was arrested, he is accused of possessing suboxone at the time of the arrest, he was released on appearance tickets to the town of Windsor Court on August 15th.
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Governor Cuomo today announced that he will propose legislation to further decouple New York State’s tax code from the federal code if President Trump moves forward with a plan for a $100 billion capital gains tax cut for the rich. The Governor also called on Congress to immediately block any attempt by President Trump to unilaterally cut taxes for the nation’s wealthiest 1% in violation of the Constitution. Governor Cuomo and Attorney General Underwood also filed a lawsuit to protect New York and its taxpayers from Washington’s drastic curtailment of the state and local tax deduction, which argues that the new SALT cap was enacted to target New York and similarly situated states & that it interferes with states’ rights to make their own fiscal decisions.
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President Trump is scheduled to visit Fort Drum in Watertown on Monday, and is also expected to make a campaign stop in the Utica area for incumbent Congresswoman Claudia Tenney of the 22 District. Trump is expected to sign a $716 Billion dollar defense bill at Fort drum before the Tenney Campaign stop. Tenney faces a battle in November against Democratic Anthony Brinidisi.
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State Police arrested 34 year old Darnell Ney of Port Crane for Criminal Contempt, after Troopers were dispatched to the town of Fenton, where a person with an order of protection against Ney was allegedly contacted by him from the Broome County Jail. Ney was arrested and arraigned in the town of Fenton Court and he was remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail.
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Oneonta Police arrested 2 area men for allegedly stealing a van & bicycles 17 year old Michael Roman & 26 year old Benito Brito were charged with 3rd degree Burglary, 3rd degree grand larceny, plus criminal mischief; both were being held pending court action.
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Deposit Town Supervisor Thomas Axtell has declared a State of Emergency for Town roads in Deposit due to excessive rainfall and flash flooding. Supervisor Axtell has requested no unnecessary travel on Town roads until further notice. Also, Deputy Town Supervisor Patrick O’Brien from the Town of Hancock has issued a Travel Advisory for all town roads in Hancock until further notice due to excessive rain and flash flooding. No unnecessary travel is requested.
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The State Department of Health confirmed the presence of Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus in mosquitoes in Onondaga and Oswego Counties. EEE is a rare, viral disease spread by mosquitoes that can affect people and horses, people over 50 and younger than 15 are at greatest risk for acquiring the virus. Most people bitten by an infected mosquito will not develop any symptoms, severe cases begin with the sudden onset of headache, high fever, chills and vomiting, approximately a third of patients who develop EEE die, while many patients who survive EEE experience neurologic impairment. There have been no human cases of EEE this year, there is no vaccine. Officials suggest keeping mosquitoes away, by eliminating standing water in yards& using Repellents that contain DEET, IR3535, or oil of lemon eucalyptus.
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Delaware County Sheriff Deputies responded June 3rd to County Hwy 33 in the Town of Kortright for a report of a personal injury auto accident. The driver, 58 year old Dominick Forte of Harpersfield was transported by Life Net Helicopter to Albany Medical Center for treatment of his injuries. Deputies arrested Forte for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, DWI, Aggravated DWI, Speed unreasonable and prudent, failure to keep right, no seat belt and unlicensed operator. Forte was released on his own recognizance and will appear in the Town of Kortright Court at a later date.
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The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce is having its 32nd Annual Golf Tournament, today at the Oneonta Country Club. Shot gun starts at 10:00a.m. Registration starts at 9:00am.
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