WCDO NEWS MONDAY 5-21-18

by wcdonews Posted on May 21, 2018

The Work is moving along at a good pace so far this year, on the 2nd side of the Sidney Main Street Revitalization plan. Ian Law of Place Alliance outlined the timeline of the project at this morning’s public meeting:

(Ian Law 5-21-18)

Law said that the Torta Construction has set an end date for both sides of the street for August.
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State Police in Oneonta was notified that a skimming device was found inside the ATM at Community Bank, NA at 4987 State Route 23 in Oneonta. The device was found by a technician who was called to repair the ATM. the skimming device was placed inside the ATM Friday night by unknown older white male wearing glasses, shorts, a ball cap, and a hooded sweatshirt. The same suspect was involved in a similar skimming device incident in Scranton, PA in February. the ATM’s security features may have immediately disabled the ATM, but it is still unknown whether any cards may have been compromised. Anyone with information can contact State Police in Oneonta at 432-4844.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 34 year old James Bellows of Fleischmanns, as a fugitive from justice from McLeod County, Minnesota. Bellows was arraigned at the Town of Delhi Court where he was remanded to the custody of the Delaware County Jail without bail pending extradition from Minnesota.
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Marcus Molinaro named former Rye City Councilwoman Julie Killian his running mate for lieutenant governor on Sunday; Killian is former two-time state Senate candidate, the state Republican Party Convention will begin Wednesday in New York City.
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The State DOT will host an open house public information meeting on Wednesday from 6 – 7 p.m. at the Colesville Town Hall, regarding the Dilly Road culvert replacement project. NYSDOT representatives will be available, Construction is currently scheduled for the 2019 construction season.
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The Otsego County Relay For Life held in Milford, raised about $42,000 for cancer research & programs this weekend. the next Relay for Life locally will be the Tri Town Relay on Friday June 8th at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge.
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Saturday will be another busy day at general Clinton Park, for the General Clinton Canoe regatta, with the Section 4 Wrestling Officials Association youth wrestling tournament & the Annual Dan Elwood Run/Walk, regatta Chairman John Harmon comments:

(John Harmon 5-21-18)

More information about the Wrestling Tournament is available at 656-7241 or 237-8042. The Dan Elwood Memorial event will begin at 9:00 AM on Saturday at General Clinton Park, more information about all the races & events are available at canoeregatta.org.
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2 raccoons have tested positive for rabies, one in Andes and the other in Bovina. 1 dog was exposed to a confirmed rabid raccoon in Andes, there were no human exposures, and the dog was not up to date on vaccinations & has begun 6 month quarantine. In Bovina one person was bitten by a confirmed rabid raccoon, that person has begun Rabies Post Exposure Treatment. Rabies clinics in Delaware County will be held Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Town of Stamford Garage, June 6th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Town of Tompkins Highway Garage, in Trout Creek & June 13th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Town of Walton Highway Garage.

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22nd Congressional District Candidate Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi of Utica will be holding a town hall meeting that will be free and open to the public. The meeting will be held at the American Legion at 177 Robinson Street in Binghamton beginning at 6:00 pm.
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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 5-18-18

by wcdonews Posted on May 18, 2018

The Delaware County Sheriff’s department announced that a man, who crashed his ATV in the town of Hamden Saturday, has died from his injuries. 30 year old Michael Armstrong of Roxbury had crashed his ATV into a tree; he was not wearing a helmet & sustained head injuries and was eventually taken to Basset Hospital in Cooperstown where he succumbed to the injuries Sunday night. A passenger on the Armstrong ATV was wearing a helmet & suffered only minor injuries, 2 others were injured when they crashed into the damaged Armstrong ATV. Deputies believe that alcohol was involved & the investigation is continuing.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office responded to a personal injury, rollover UTV accident on Bloomville Hill Road in the Town of Meredith. the driver; 27 year old Nicholas Santomero, of Brewster, suffered a medical emergency and lost control of the side-by-side UTV which subsequently rolled over, ejecting Santomero and his passenger, 26 year old Cody Petrucci of Harrison. Deputies reported that neither one was wearing a seat belt or a helmet, they were transported to O’Connor Hospital, Petrucci was later transferred to Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, for treatment of a serious head injury. Nicholas Santomero was treated at O’Connor Hospital and released. The investigation is continuing.
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2 area colleges will have their Commencement Exercises Saturday. Hartwick College will graduate the class of 2018 on Elmore Field Saturday at 11:30 AM; SUNY Delhi’s commencement will take place on the college track Saturday morning at 10:00 AM or at Clark Field House in the case of inclement weather.
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Rehabilitation work on the Route 12 Bridge over Fly Meadow Creek in the Town of Oxford is underway. The $1.1 million project will replace the deck and perform additional structural work to improve the overall condition of the bridge. Work on the bridge is expected to be completed by the end of November 2018.
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The Norwich emergency management will be hosting a Citizens Preparedness training programs on Saturday at the Norwich High school. The training is free & open to the public registrations are required at prepare.ny.gov.
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The Unadilla Town Board will be holding a Special Board Meeting today at 6:30 PM. The board will be making an appointment for the position of Special Police Officer for the Town of Unadilla, the meeting will be held at the Unadilla Town Hall on State Route 7.
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The Northeast Classic Car Museum at 24 Rexford Street, Norwich, is opening a new exhibit on Saturday, “Trucks at Work” will be on display through April 2019, it is full of larger trucks, including a fuel truck, US Army truck, dump truck and 2 wreckers, from 1908-1985. The exhibit opens to the public on Saturday at 9:00 AM; more Information is available at 334-2886 or classiccarmuseum.org.
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Oneonta’s May Fabulous Friday event is being held this evening, scheduled events include a Tom & Doug’s Cruise-In on Main Street, music from The Mopar Cams; will be playing at the same time, the event runs through 8:30 PM.

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The American Cancer Society Tri-Town Relay for Life “PAINT THE TOWN PURPLE” event is being held today, and more Relay For Life events are being held in the Tri-County Area in the coming months, Spokesperson Heather Brewster told WCDO News that they need volunteers and they also need donations:

(Heather Brewster 5-18-18)

The Otsego County Relay For Life will be held tomorrow in Milford, The tri Town Relay for Life event at General Clinton Park is Friday June 8th this year.
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The 28th Annual Edward Wessels Canoe Regatta will be held tomorrow; it is sponsored by the Sidney Chamber of Commerce. The race will be starting at the Otego boat launch & will conclude in Keith Clark Park in Sidney. Awards and a dinner will be held after the race at the Sidney Elks Club, River Street. The race is considered a warm up for the upcoming General Clinton Canoe Regatta on the Memorial Day Weekend.
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The Sidney American Legion will hold their annual “Armed Forces Day” tomorrow, Spokesman Larry Halbert explains;

(Larry Halbert 5-18-18)

The event begins at 12:00 Noon tomorrow.
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2 concerts bring the music of Abba & of Prince will come to the Anderson Center in Binghamton later this year, spokesman Chris Bodnarczuk explains:

(Chris Bodnarczuk 5-18-18)

Tickets for both shows go on sale this morning at 10:00 AM at 777-ARTS or online at anderson.binghamton.edu.
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The Sidney Central School District announced that their Elementary Universal Pre-K applications are being accepted through today. More information is available at 561-7701, a lottery drawing will be held June 1st to determine Pre-K classes for this fall.
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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 5-17-18

by wcdonews Posted on May 17, 2018

State Police at Troop C in Sidney held their annual Memorial Ceremony this morning at Troop C Headquarters in Sidney. Commanding Officer Major William McEvoy comments:

(Major William McEvoy 5-17-18)

First Sergeant Chad Buckley and his brother, Delaware County Undersheriff Timothy Buckley placed a memorial wreath honoring those who have died. The ceremony also included Bagpipes & a 21 Gun Salute.
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Assemblyman Cliff Crouch held a Campaign Stop in Afton today, surrounded by local leaders from his district, lending their support. Bainbridge Mayor Phillip Wade & Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak gave their endorsements:

(Mayors 5-117-18)

Crouch acknowledge that he may have an opponent forcing a Republican Primary this year in Nicholas Libous, the son of the late State Senator Tom Libous:

(Crouch 5-17-18)

Crouch has served in the state Assembly since 1995, when he won a special mid-term election to replace Clarence Rappleyea, who left the Assembly to run the New York Power Authority.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 55 year old Kathleen Denario of Oneonta for Resisting Arrest, False Personation, Petit Larceny and Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. Deputies attempted to arrest Denario on a Probation Warrant issued by Otsego County & after a complaint in the parking lot of the Hobart Inn where Denario was located. Denario was arraigned & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $1,500 cash bail or $3,000 bond, pending action in Town of Stamford Court at a later date.
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New York State Commissioner of Health Dr. Howard Zucker today announced that influenza is no longer prevalent in New York State. Dr. Zucker previously declared influenza prevalent in the state on December 13th; it peaked during the week ending February 17, 2018, when there were more than 18,252 laboratory-confirmed cases in one week. As of May 12, 2018, 128,020 laboratory confirmed cases of influenza have been reported and 23,317 people have been reported as hospitalized with influenza in New York this season. There have been 6 pediatric influenza-associated deaths this flu season.
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Hartwick College will offer online career development courses this summer. 28 courses will be offered over a variety of subjects for a 4 week period beginning June 4th, more information is available at 431-4106.
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A free Orchestral Concert will be held tonight at the CHENANGO ARTS COUNCIL at 7:30 pm. The orchestra will be conducted by Dr. Timothy Perry, The Binghamton Community Orchestra is made up of about 70 people, and the highlight is the “Triple Cities Suite” written by Kristin Gilbert, commissioned by the Binghamton Community Orchestra, and funded through a grant from the New York State Council on the Arts.
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The Chenango County Public Health Department announced that a free rabies clinic will be held tonight in Bainbridge. The clinic will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 at the village garage at 1 River Street; more information is available at 337-1673.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 51 year old Mohamed Yvonnas, of Brooklyn, for DWI aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle & operating an unregistered motor vehicle. Yvonnas had a .13% blood alcohol content while he was operating a motor vehicle in the Town of Meredith, he was also found to be an illegal immigrant and to have an active warrant for DWI from New York City. Yvonnas was arraigned at the Town of Davenport Court and remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility in lieu of $5000 cash bail or $10,000 bond pending future action in Town of Meredith Court at a later date.
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THE New York STATE CHAMPION DELHI GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM WAS HONORED IN ALBANY WEDNESDAY. THE LADY BULLDOGS WERE RECOGNIZED AT THE CAPITAL BUILDING ON THE SENATE FLOOR AND THE ASSEMBLY FLOOR BY SENATORS JAMES SEWARD, FRED AKSHAR AND JOHN BONACIC. A STATE LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION WAS PASSED CONGRATULATING THE TEAM ON winning THE CLASS-D GIRLS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP OVER FRANKLINVILLE IN MARCH. Pictures of yesterday’s event can be located at WCDOSPORTS.COM.
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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 5-16-18

by wcdonews Posted on May 16, 2018

22 year old Richard Garreau of Sherburne has been arrested by the Otsego County Sheriff’s Department, for allegedly stealing 5 guns and several other items from a Laurens residence. Garreau was allowed to live with and was given a job by the victim, who discovered that the items were gone once Garreau moved out. Garreau was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $5,000 cash or $10,000 bond pending court action.
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The Amphenol Corporation announced that the Vintage Manufacturing Facility buildings located at 40-60 Delaware Avenue in Sidney will be removed in preparation for future use. Amphenol spokesman Joe Bianchi stated that the plating operations at the west end of the site will continue to be in operation, the rest of the manufacturing and support operations were moved to Amphenol’s new facility at 191 Delaware Avenue in 2014. The buildings in question were damaged in the flooding of 2006 and 2011 & no future use for those buildings could be identified. The building removal project will begin in June & should be finished in October of this year, under the guidance of the Village of Sidney, the state Department of Health & the state DEC. Potential future uses of the site are currently being considered.
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School Budgets & Bus Propositions were passed by voters by large margins Tuesday across the Southern Tier. Area school district kept their increases close to the state cap, Only Stamford in Delaware County failed to get their budget passed, and a decision by their School Board will be made shortly.
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The City of Norwich Fire Department announced that the Celebration scheduled for today for the retirement of Chief Tracy Chawgo has been postponed. According to the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office, Chawgo’s son Bradley died Monday night in a motorcycle crash in the town of Cambria, he was a graduate of Norwich City School District in 2013, and had recently left the Norwich area. Deputies reported that Bradley Chawgo was struck by an SUV driven by 19 year old Ajjada Amos of Niagara Falls, who may have fallen asleep at the wheel, crossed the center line and struck his motorcycle head on.
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Interim State Attorney General Barbara Underwood announced that she won’t seek election to the attorney general’s positon. Underwood was appointed to the position after Eric Schneiderman resigned following accusations that he was physically violent to 4 women, Underwood had been serving as the solicitor general for the last 11 years, she was appointed by then Attorney General Andrew Cuomo.
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Dairy farmers may be able to get money back from the revised Margin Protection Program this month, but they have to sign up before June 1st in order to benefit. Farm Service Agency representatives in each county office across New York State are available to meet with dairy farmers to discuss the program and its anticipated returns for each particular farmer and help farmers sign up if they are not already enrolled. FSA representatives are available in Delaware County at 865-4005 and in Otsego County at 547-8131.
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The 4th annual Sidney Veterans Memorial Park Association Golf Tournament will be held on June 3rd at the Sidney Golf & Country Club, as a fundraiser for future work at the Sidney at River Street near State Route 8. Spokesman Tom Ruff explains:

(Tom Ruff 5-16-18)

More information is available at 518-256-7899 or at Sidney veterans memorial park.org.
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Governor Cuomo declared a state of emergency in nearby Putnam, Dutchess, Orange, and Sullivan Counties as they continue to recover from several severe thunderstorms yesterday. The Governor has deployed 125 members of the New York National Guard to assist communities with recovery efforts, plus thousands of state and local personnel are working to clear debris & re-open roads. A travel advisory was also put into effect for those counties, NYSEG reported over 10,000 were still without power from the storms earlier this afternoon.
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Governor Cuomo announced a Lyme and tick-borne disease control plan on public lands, increase public awareness and create a working group to participate in a Lyme disease summit this summer. The Governor has directed the Department of Health, DEC and the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to collaborate in order to target priority counties and public lands with the highest risk of tick exposure and Lyme disease. More information about Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases is available at health.ny.gov.
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State DOT Officials announced that work has begun to construct a new roundabout at the intersection of State Route 28 and State Route 357 in the Town of Franklin. The $1.3 million project will convert the current intersection into a circular intersection without traffic signals. Approximately 4,000 vehicles travel through this intersection daily. Roundabouts see a decrease in the severity of crashes, which typically occur at a slower speed.
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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 5-15-18

by wcdonews Posted on May 15, 2018

Broome County District Attorney Steven Cornwell announced that a Grand Jury indicted Michael Roque for 2nd degree murder of Binghamton University student Joao Souza. Souza was found dead on April 15th at Binghamton University, Roque will be arraigned on the indictment shortly.
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A Broome County grand jury indicted 23 year old Travon Sanders of Brooklyn in the Easter shooting in front of the Yellow Deli on Susquehanna street in Binghamton, according to the Broome County DA’s Office. Sanders is accused of firing several rounds from a handgun directly into a car on April 1, shooting 40 year old Grady Hunter of Binghamton. Sanders was charged with Attempted murder, 1st degree Assault, & Criminal possession of a weapon.
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State Senator Fred Akshar Announced that he will NOT be the running mate of Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Marcus Molinaro this year. Akshar was reportedly one of possible candidates considered by Molinaro, Akshar is expected to run for his seat in the State Senate again in November.
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The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next meeting this evening at 7:00 PM at City Hall. The Council is expected to approve the resolution for the Oneonta Rail Yards final scope of the Environemtnal Impact statement from Delaware Engineering.
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Members of the 4 largest fire service organizations in New York State descended on the Capitol today for their annual “Government Affairs Day,” meeting with their elected representatives to discuss the Issues of Concern. The main priority for New York’s fire service in 2018 is a bill that would allow fire departments to recover the costs of providing ambulance services.
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The General Clinton Canoe Regatta Music festival moves into its 9th year with a new sponsor, Michelob Ultra and the United Way of Delaware Otsego Counties. It is being held in the Michelob Ultra Tent at the General Clinton Canoe Regatta in Bainbridge, NY on Sunday, May 27, 2018 from 1 PM -11 PM.

(John Harmon 5-15-18)

More Information about directions, hours, event info, race entries, is available at canoeregatta.org.
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Governor Cuomo announced New York State is moving to join a lawsuit against the federal government for failing to enforce the Fair Housing Act. The lawsuit aims to force the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to enforce a rule requiring local and state governments to address segregated housing patterns as a condition of receiving federal housing funding. New York is the first state in the nation to move to join in the national lawsuit filed by a group of fair housing advocates which seeks to reverse HUD’s suspension of the implementation of the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Rule.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office and the Delhi Emergency Squad responded Saturday to 2 ATV accidents in the Town of Hamden. 30 year old Michael Armstrong of Roxbury lost control of the ATV on a curve, struck a tree and sustained head injuries, his passenger, 28 year old Laura Armstrong was ejected, Both subjects were taken to O’Connor Hospital, Michael Armstrong was transferred to Bassett Hospital, where he is in critical condition. Laura Armstrong was treated and released. A 2nd ATV accident occurred when 27 year old Corey Hochbrueckner of Oneonta, struck Armstrong’s ATV; Hochbrueckner & 33 year old Ashley Joslin of Hamden, were injured. The investigation is continuing & alcohol was a contributing factor, charges are anticipated.
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State Senator Jim Seward announced senate passage of legislation he sponsors to combat auto insurance fraud, by targeting criminals who stage auto accidents in attempts to profit from insurance claims. “Alice’s Law” was prompted by the 2003 death of Alice Ross, who was killed as a result of a staged auto accident. This bill would establish tough penalties by creating a new crime of staging a motor vehicle accident. The bills have been sent to the assembly for consideration.
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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 5-14-18

by wcdonews Posted on May 14, 2018

Serge Corbin announced today that he will do the 70 Mile Pro Race with Guillaume Blaise at this year’s General Clinton Canoe Regatta, he told WCDO that he agreed at first to help Blaise train for the event, & then Blasie talked him into doing it again:

(Serge Corbin 5-14-18)

Corbin has won 28 times out of 29 entries, with 8 different partners, he last particpated at the 50th Regatta in 2012.
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Former Gubernatorial & Congressional Candidate Zephyr Teachout announced THAT SHE MAY run for State Attorney General this year, to replace Eric Schneiderman, who resigned 1 week ago, follow accusations by 4 women that Schneiderman physically assaulted them. Teachout is currently an Associate Professor of Law at Fordham University, she said that she will form an exploratory committee to consider running for Attorney General, She will make a final decision in the next few weeks.
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Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie is starting up a process to name an Attorney general through the end of this year, Local Assemblyman Cliff Crouch explains:

(Cliff Crouch 5-145-18)

Crouch said that it was unclear whether or not State Senate Republicans would agree to participate in the proposed process.
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The National Rifle Association filed a lawsuit Friday against Governor Cuomo & the State Department of Financial Services, the NRA Accuses accusing them of coercing banks and insurance companies to withhold services to the gun lobbying group. The lawsuit asks the court to award unspecified monetary damages to the NRA and stop the state from prohibiting the insurance companies from doing business with the gun lobby group. Cuomo said the NRA’s lawsuit is a desperate attempt to advance its agenda to sell more guns.
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The State DOT will host an open house public information meeting on Wednesday May 23rd at 6:00 PM at the Colesville Town Hall on Welton Street in Harpursville regarding the Dilly Road culvert replacement project. The proposed work zone traffic control will require an approximate 2 week closure of Dilly Road at the intersection of State Route 7. Traffic will use a three-mile, six-minute detour. Dilly Road accommodates an average of 60 vehicles daily. The project is in the preliminary design phase. Construction is currently scheduled for the 2019 construction season.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 39 year old Christina Regg of Davenport on an arrest warrant for failure to appear on previous charges of Animal Cruelty for allegedly killing a stray cat. Regg was arraigned in the Town of Davenport Court and remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 bond; she is scheduled to return to the Town of Davenport Court at a later date.
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School Budget Votes and Board of Education Seats will be decided across the state tomorrow. The majority of school tax levy increases are at or below the state spending cap, according to the New York State School Board Association, more than half of the Board of Education seat races have only 1 candidate running.
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Former state Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver was found guilty on all counts Friday in his corruption retrial. Silver was found guilty for mail fraud, wire fraud and extortion, for using his position to receive nearly $4 million in bribes and kickbacks. An appeals court tossed out Silver’s original conviction, citing a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that changed the legal definition for corruption. Silver faces sentencing in July.
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The Broome County Veterans for Peace exchanged grocery certificates as well as $50 for long guns and $100 for handguns and assault weapons Saturday. The event was held at the American Civic Association, where a mass shooting occurred, where Jiverly Wong shot & killed 13 people in 2009.
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The deadline for entry into the 70 mile endurance race and Grand Prix Relay Race is Friday May 18, 2018. No entries for these races will be accepted after that date. You can enter the Generation Gap, Youth race, Sprint race at the starting line day of each race. Enter today by going to www.canoeregatta.org
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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 5-11-18

by wcdonews Posted on May 11, 2018

Norwich Police arrested 47-year-old Paul Russell of Norwich on charges of Sexual Abuse, Course of Sexual Contact against a Child, Forcible Touching, for allegedly subjecting a child to sexual contact. Russell was arraigned in Norwich City Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $20,000 cash bail, he is scheduled to reappear in City Court on Tuesday.
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The Investigation is continuing of Former State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, who resigned Monday after allegations of physical violence against 4 women. Area Assemblyman Cliff Crouch said that this was another case that points up the need for ethics reforms for state elected officials:

(Cliff Crouch 5-11-18)

Schneiderman was replaced by Barbara Underwood on an interim basis, the case if being investigated by Nassau County DA Madeline Singas.
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Governor Cuomo today announced that $3 million is available to help New Yorkers suffering from serious health issues that are aggravated by extreme heat in order to purchase an air conditioner. Individuals can apply through HEAP at their local department of social services. To qualify, applicants must meet existing HEAP eligibility criteria and income guidelines, which vary by household size, and have at least one member of the household that suffers from a documented medical condition exacerbated by extreme heat. Applications will be accepted through August 31, or until funding runs out, the applications are available at otda.ny.gov.
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UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital will launch a new education series for women; it will begin Monday at the Bohemian Moon at 103 East Main Street in Norwich. The event will begin at 6:00 PM, the presentation and discussion led by Dr. Phyllis Sheriff-White will follow at 7:00 PM.
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The City of Oneonta will be performing maintenance on the upper and middle levels of the parking garage on Monday beginning at 4:00 a.m. The upper level entrance and exit will be open for the duration. All vehicles must be removed from the mid-level no later than 7:00 PM this Sunday. The upper and lower levels of the garage will remain open, and all other municipal parking lots, at Dietz Street, Wall Street & the Westcott Lot will remain open. More information is available at 431-1365.

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All 7 Democratic Party Candidates in the race for the 19th Congressional District will participate in a debate Saturday at Delaware Academy in Delhi. The event will run from 4:00 to 6:30 PM, it is free & open to the public.
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Graduates of SUNY Oneonta will walk the stage in 3 ceremonies on Saturday: the School of Social Science at 9:00 AM, the School of Arts and Humanities and School of Natural and Mathematical Sciences at 1 PM and the School of Education and Human Ecology and School of Economics and Business at 4:00 PM. Receptions will be held after each on the academic quad.
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The annual Big Wheels Golf Tournament at the Delhi College Golf Course, will take place today, the event serves as a primary fundraiser for programs and services to Delaware County senior citizens. More information about Delaware County Office for the Aging is available at 607-832-5750.
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The Tri Town Theater will be performing “4 Weddings & An Elvis” for 3 performances at the Sidney High School this weekend. Steve Quimby is a veteran actor who performed early in his career with the Late Jack Deuel in the Tri Town Theater, he told WCDO News that he was honored to be asked to direct this play, & he is dedicating his efforts in Jack’s memory:

(Steve Quimby 5-11-18)

Performances will be tonight & Saturday Night at 7:30 PM, and a Sunday Matinee at 2:00 PM, Tickets are available at the door.
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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 5-10-18

by wcdonews Posted on May 10, 2018

Last year, billions of gallons of untreated sewage and storm water impacted more than 200 waterways in New York due to antiquated and overwhelmed sewer systems, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. The report details the problems with combined sewer overflows, which commingle the water from rain and snow melt with the wastewater in combined sewer systems. There are 46 communities in New York responsible for 807 outfalls where excess untreated or partially treated wastewater is discharged from pipes directly to rivers, streams, estuaries and coastal waters when their systems are overwhelmed. The full report is available at osc.state.ny.us.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to State route 10 near Beers Brook Road in the Town of Walton to assist the Walton Fire Department following a grass fire. The Investigation determined that the fire was caused by a projectile firework; Deputies arrested 26 year old Brett McLaughlin of Hancock, with Unlawfully Dealing with Fireworks, and for violating the State’s Burn Ban. DEC Law prohibits open burning between March 16th to May 14th. McLaughlin was issued an appearance ticket for Town of Walton Court at a later date.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a reported theft of a road sign in the Town of Delhi that led to the recovery of numerous highway signs & Coldwell Banker/Timberland Properties real estate signs. Deputies reported that they recovered more than 30 signs and charged 18 year old Russell Storey of Andes, 18 year old Dylan Reed of Margaretville, NY, and an unidentified 17 year old Roxbury male with Grand Larceny & Criminal Mischief & they also charged 20 year old Darian Scudder of Halcottsville with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property. All 4 suspects were issued appearance tickets for Town of Middletown Court at a later date.
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Delaware County Public Health will be presenting Lori Benson Adams of Breakthrough Learning Solutions; she will discuss Executive Functioning Skills in Children. The conference will be held at SUNY Delhi on May 22nd from 9:00 am until 3:00pm. Benson Adams will explore strategies to help children strengthen their executive function skills; registration is requested through Delaware County Public Health at 832-5200.
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The Rome New York Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing woman who was traveling to the area from New York City & has not returned home. Hildegarde “Grace” Seabron was last seen at Port Authority in Manhattan at 8:30 AM Monday, she is described as white, 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing 140 pounds, with short blonde hair and glasses, she suffers from bipolar disorder, Seabron was last seen wearing a black coat, black jeans, a cream colored scarf and brown boots, and police say she will be in need of medication. Anyone with information regarding Seabron’s whereabouts can call 732-421-6339 or contact local law enforcement.
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The New York State Fair is offering Lifetime Passes, starting next week. Fair officials announced that on Monday at 6:00 AM, 200 Lifetime Passes will be made available on the fair’s online store, at nysfair.ny.gov for $200 each. The passes are metal medallions and allow free admission to the owner for any day of the fair. The owner’s name will be engraved on the back of the medallion. Along with the medallion, the owner must show valid photo identification to get free admission to the fair. The medallion can be picked up at the fair’s administration building starting on August 1. The 2018 New York State Fair runs from August 22 to September 3.

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Governor Cuomo has named Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas as the special prosecutor to investigate allegations that former Attorney General Eric Schneiderman physically abused 4 women. Schneiderman resigned on Monday following the publishing of an article in “The New Yorker” where the women accused Schneiderman of striking them.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will honor local businesses at their 2018 Business Awards to be held on June 14 at 5:30 pm at Delaware County FoodWorks+, in Andes. This year’s Business of the Year is the Delaware County Broadband Initiative, which is a collaboration by Delaware County Electric Cooperative, Delhi Telephone & Margaretville Telephone Company. The New Business of the Year is Catskills Regional Harvest, the Tourism Award goes to Delaware and Ulster Railroad & Business Advocate of the Year is JIM DOIG President, SFCU. More information is available at delawarecounty.org or 746-2281.
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The Jericho Arts Council will hold their Annual Meeting Today, at 6:00 pm in the gallery of the Town Hall Theater in Bainbridge. The Council board will elect new officers, discuss new initiatives and answer any questions.
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