WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 11-7-17

by wcdonews Posted on November 7, 2017

Today is Election Day, with polls open until 9:00 tonight. All New York voters will decide on 3 propositions on the back of the ballot regarding a constitutional convention, if convicted politicians should lose their pensions, and if forest land in the Adirondacks and Catskills can be used for wider roads or bicycle paths. In Delaware County there are significant races for Town Supervisor in Sidney & Walton, for town board seats in Sidney & Franklin, in Chenango County for town supervisor in the towns of Norwich, Plymouth, Oxford, Smyrna & Otselic, plus Norwich city justice & Norwich city alderman in the 4th ward. In Otsego County, there are races for the Board of Representative’s in all districts except the 10th & 11th, where candidates are running unopposed. There are also races for the Town of Oneonta Supervisor & Town Board & Oneonta City Mayor, there are 4 candidates running for 2 seats on the Town of Butternuts board.
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Businesses in Chenango County and beyond will be looking to fill hundreds of job openings at the 3rd Annual College & Community Job Fair tomorrow at Morrisville State College’s Norwich campus. Commerce Chenango CEO Steve Craig comments:

(Steve Craig 11-7-17)

The College & Community Job Fair will take place from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Morrisville’s Norwich campus, at 20 Conkey Avenue.
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A.O. Fox Hospital & Oneonta Job Corps Academy are partnering to bring the Oneonta community its first blood drive competition Wednesday & Thursday with the 1st Annual Donor Dash, to benefit the American Red Cross. Fox Spokesperson Gabby Argo explains:

(Gabby Argo 11-7-17)

Community members are encouraged to participate with employees at both locations, the Fox Hospital blood drive will be on Wednesday, at Fox Care Center. The Oneonta Job Corps Academy blood drive is on Thursday in the gymnasium, both events will be from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Donors can register at redcrossblood.org or 1-800-733-2767.
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An Autopsy performed at Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton has determined that Kenneth Faulkner of New Rochelle died from a Cocaine Overdose. Oneonta Police had picked up Faulkner where they had warrants to search Faulkner & an apartment in Oneonta, following a drug investigation. Faulkner struggled with Oneonta Police officers & swallowed a packet believed to contain Cocaine, EMT’s brought him to Fox Hospital, and he died a few hours later, after the Police struggle Thursday night. The investigation into the incident is continuing by the Oneonta Police Department & the Otsego County District Attorney’s office.
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Delaware County Sheriff Deputies arrested 43-year-old Scott Burgess of New Jersey, for allegedly speeding on State Highway 268 in the Town of Hancock. Deputies accuse Burgess of driving while intoxicated, with a child as a passenger. Burgess was charged with Aggravated DWI & Endangering the Welfare of a Child, he was arraigned in the Town of Colchester Court & was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $2,500 cash bail or $5,000 secured bond.
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State Police arrested 75-year-old John Skerkis of Texas for DWI, and other traffic violations, after troopers responded to an accident on Main Street in Milford. Troopers accused Skerkis of being intoxicated when he drove into a ditch; he refused to submit to a breath test to determine his blood alcohol content. Skerkis was arraigned in the Town of Milford Court and was remanded to the Otsego County Jail in lieu of $3,000 cash bail or $6,000 property bond. His next court date is on November 7, 2017.
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The State Preparedness Corps will conduct disaster preparedness training Today at the Sidney Public Library. The Training is free, There will 2 sessions, one from 3:00 to 4:30 PM for senior citizens & another for the general public from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. Tri County Senior Center Spokesperson Carol Allen explains:

(Carol Allen 11-7-17)

The Tri County Senior Center & The Sidney United Way are co-sponsoring the Disaster Training, pre-registration is requested at 563-8065, or in person at the Senior Center in the SIdney Civic Center.
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The Next General Clinton Canoe Regatta committee meetings will be held later today, at Galaxy Bowl, 105 North Main Street in Bainbridge. The Race Committee meeting starts at 6:30 PM, the General Meeting at 7:30 PM

 

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 11-6-17

by wcdonews Posted on November 6, 2017

Tomorrow is Election Day, with many local town & city races of importance to be decided by voters. All voters Statewide will decide on propositions, which will be on the back of the ballots, to decide if a constitutional convention should be convened to overhaul state government, if politicians convicted of corruption should lose their pensions, and if forest land in the Adirondacks and Catskills can be used for widened roads and bicycle paths. Key Chenango County races include the Oxford town supervisor’s race between Canice Paliotta vs. incumbent Lawrence Wilcox, the Norwich town council race has 4 candidates for 2 positions, between Debra Cubbedge, Barbara Collins, Stanley Foulds & David law. For the Otselic town supervisor position, Marjorie Davis & John Myers are on the ballot. In Delaware County; For Town of Sidney Supervisor; incumbent Gene Pigford faces Bill Heath, & there are 4 Town board candidates for 2 seats, candidates on the ballot are Pete Cordes, Dan Cristelli, Frank Selleck & John Woodyshek, however Woodyshek announced that he is NOT seeking re-election. in the Town of Franklin Board there are 2 open seats with 3 candidates: Patricia Tyrell, David Grant & Garrett Sitts. In the Walton town supervisor’s race, Charles Gregory faces Bruce Dolph. In Otsego County races of note: there are Board of Representative’s races in all districts except the 10th & 11th where 1 candidate each is running unopposed. For Town of Oneonta Supervisor, Republican Mike Butler challenges Incumbent Democrat Robert Wood, for the Oneonta Town Board Incumbents Patricia Jacob and Randy Mowers, are being challenged by Dan Baker, and James McCue. In the city of Oneonta mayor’s race, Incumbent Gary Herzig faces write in candidate Don Scanlon. In the Town of Butternuts there are 4 candidates for 2 seats on the board, they are Scott Lueck, Paul Irwin, Donald Hunt & James Power. Polls will be open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM Tuesday.
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Delaware County Board of Elections reminds Sidney Center voters that that the polling site from District 1 & 3 this year, has been changed. Voters in those voting districts will go to the new Sidney Center Fire Department Building on County Route 35. More information is available 832-5321.
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Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced his office’s Election Day Hotline, which will help troubleshoot and resolve a range of issues encountered by voters at the polls during the general election on Tuesday, November 7. The Attorney General urges voters experiencing problems or issues at the polls to call the office’s hotline at 800-771-7755 or email civil.rights@ag.ny.gov at any time between 6:00 AM and 9:00 PM on Tuesday. Attorneys and staff in the Attorney General’s Civil Rights Bureau will staff the hotline.
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Governor Cuomo and U.S. Senator Charles Schumer today held a conference call to discuss the devastating Republican tax plan and state and local deductibility.

(Senator Schumer 11-6-17)

Schumer & Cuomo are calling all members of the New York Congressional delegation to oppose the Trump New York Tax increase plan. New York pays 48 billion dollars to the federal government than they receive in return each year.
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Governor Cuomo today announced a statewide effort to prepare for the upcoming winter season, which includes the addition of more than 100 snow fighting vehicles to help clear roadways and highways. The DOT has acquired 44 new Two-Stage Plows that clear snow and ice from the roads more efficiently, with a 2nd plow located directly behind the main plow blade, removing more snow at a time, and allow for reduced road salt usage. Motorists are reminded to check 511NY by calling 511, or visiting www.511ny.org before traveling.
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Otsego County Farmers will have 2 opportunities to drop off used agricultural film plastic for recycling under a special program offered by the County Solid Waste Department, the County Soil & Water Conservation District, Otsego County Conservation Association, and Casella Waste Solutions. Collection dates are this Saturday, November 11, at the Southern Transfer Station in Oneonta, and Thursday, November 16 at the Northern Transfer Station in Cooperstown, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. both days. The collection is free, but pre-registration is requested. Registration & more information is available at 282-4087, or occainfo.org/recycling-agricultural-plastics.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 23-year-old Gary Goslee of New Milford, Connecticut, for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, following a traffic stop for speeding on State Highway 17 in the Town of Hancock. Goslee was arraigned & was later released on $500 cash bail, and scheduled to appear in the Town of Hancock Court at a later date for further court proceedings.
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36 year old Jennifer Grenchus of Vestal pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide in Broome County Court on Friday. Grenchus was impaired by drugs on April 24th, when police responded to the parking lot of Tom’s Cards and Gifts at 184 Main Street in Binghamton where they found that Grenchus hit 47 year old Ronald Richardson of Binghamton along Main Street and dragged his body underneath for several yards, before she turned into Tom’s parking lot, Richardson died at the scene. Grenchus will be sentenced February 6.
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State Police arrested 35 year old Bobby Goss Jr. of Stamford, for Criminal Mischief after troopers responded to the report of a dispute in the parking lot at the Deer Path Restaurant on State Route 8, in the Town of Columbus. Goss is accused of purposely driving his pickup truck into a woman’s SUV, following an argument inside, he also caused damage to a 3rd vehicle parked next to the woman’s vehicle. Goss was arraigned in the Village of Sherburne Court and was released on his own recognize. His next court date in the Town of Columbus is pending.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 31 year old Johnny Moxham of Delhi for aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and criminal possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop in the Village of Delhi. Moxham is accused of possessing heroin while driving without a license as well as operating a vehicle with a loud exhaust & an unsafe tire. Moxham was released on tickets returnable to Delhi Town Court at a later date.
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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 11-3-17

by wcdonews Posted on November 3, 2017

Oneonta Police Detectives arrested a 52- year-old man from New Rochelle Thursday afternoon following a 2-month investigation into narcotics trafficking. Search warrants were obtained for the suspect’s person and for an 85 Ford Avenue. The suspect was transported to the City’s Public Safety Building. A 2nd warrant was served that permitted officers to conduct a body search, the suspect became combative, officers observed that the suspect placed a substance believed to be cocaine in his mouth, which was swallowed after a struggle with 4 officers. EMT’s responded, the suspect was taken to Fox Hospital in Oneonta, where he died at 7:40 PM. The body was taken to Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton for an autopsy and toxicology screening. The suspect’s name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The incident remains under investigation by the Oneonta Police Department under the supervision of the Otsego County District Attorney’s Office.
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Officials at SUNY Broome have confirmed that freshman Miranda Gifford of Rome, has died from injuries she sustained in a car crash on State Route 12 in Oxford Monday. The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office said Gifford veered in to oncoming traffic around 12:00 noon & struck a truck operated by Danny Hall of Barton. Gifford was extricated from her vehicle and airlifted to University Hospital in Syracuse, where she died Wednesday afternoon. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. Gifford was enrolled at SUNY Broome, they are offering counseling for students affected by Gifford’s death.
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The Houston Astros are sending several items to the National Baseball Hall of Fame & museum, that were used their World Series championship. Artifacts donated by the Astros following Game 7 includes a Glove used by Astros third baseman Alex Bregman, a Jersey worn by Astros pitcher Justin Verlander in Game 6 & a Cap worn by Astros pitcher Charlie Morton in Game 7. The artifacts will be featured in the Autumn Glory exhibit, which will be on exhibit through the 2018 Postseason.
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The Village of Oxford Mayor Terry Stark has officially proclaimed November as “Oxford Recycles Month.” to coincide with the state’s “NY Recycles” and the national “America Recycles Day” held every year on November 15th. Mayor Stark calls upon the people of the Village of Oxford to observe November with appropriate programs and activities. Oxford Academy will be spreading the message of recycling with students during “Oxford Recycles Month.”
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Residents are reminded to set all clocks back 1 hour at bedtime Saturday night. Area Fire departments also remind residents to change their batteries in all smoke alarms & test them to make sure that they will work in case of a fire.
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Tomorrow, local Special Olympics athletes and coaches will join the Law Enforcement Torch Run in carrying the “Flame of Hope” to start the 6th Annual Binghamton Polar Plunge. Last year the Binghamton Polar Plunge raised over $21,000 with all proceeds helping to fund training and competition local Special Olympics athletes. This year, the Plunge for Special Olympics will be held at Bowman Lake State Park at 745 Bliven Sherman Road in Oxford; Registration will be from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, & the Plunge will start at 1:00pm. More information is available at PolarPlungeNY.org/Binghamton.

Governor Cuomo yesterday remarked about the unfairness of the Trump Republican Federal Tax plan that increases taxes on New Yorkers:

(Cuomo 11-3-17)

Cuomo said that 12 states took similar hits; New York pays 48 billion dollars more to the federal government than they receive back in services.
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The Arc Otsego will host the 3rd Annual Hot Cocoa 5K Run & 1K Walk, Run & Roll Event, at Neahwa Park, Sunday. The Hot Cocoa 5K will begin at 10 am in Oneonta’s Neahwa Park, through Oneonta, and end in Neahwa Park. An untimed 1K run will also be held, beginning at 9:30am, within Neahwa Park. Proceeds will benefit The Arc Otsego; more information is available at arcotsego.org or call 607-432-8595.
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Tri-County Tea Party Patriots will hold a meeting today starting at 7:00 PM in the Bainbridge Town Hall in the First Floor Meeting Room. There will be an explanation of the three NY State Ballot Proposals that will be voted on November 7th. including the vote on a NY State Constitutional Convention. A presentation by featured speaker George Phillips from Reclaim New York is also planned, there will be refreshments available. It is free to attend and open to the public.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 11-2-17

by wcdonews Posted on November 2, 2017

The Murder trial of Joshua Underwood will begin on December 4th in Otsego County Court. Underwood is accused of killing 52 year Mark Morrison of Oneonta on January 1st at Underwood’s Main Street Oneonta Apartment, and initially trying to cover up the fire by starting a fire that did not spread. Underwood has been held in the Otsego County jail on $100,000 bail since turning himself into police shortly after Morrison’s death.
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State Police arrested 39-year-old Bradley Branagan of South Otselic for Driving While Intoxicated with a B.A.C. result of .16%, Leaving the Scene of a Personal Injury Accident and other traffic violations. The arrest occurred after troopers responded to a 1- vehicle accident with injuries on County Road 42, in the Town of Pharsalia, where Branagan crashed into a ditch and the left the scene without reporting it. He was located at his home and refused medical attention for his minor injuries. Branagan was issued tickets to appear in the Town of Pharsalia Court on November 9th.
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ACHIEVE Broome-Chenango-Tioga will welcome the public to visit their Chenango Day Habilitation facility at 214 County Route 44, Norwich today. Refreshments will be provided by Canasawacta Country Club and an introduction to ACHIEVE will be held, the event will be held from 5:30pm to 7:30 pm.
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Governor Cuomo today announced the state has completed work on 80 bridges in its 542 million Empire Bridge program. The program is administered by the State DOT and includes replacing 100 aging & vulnerable structures across the state to make them more resilient against extreme weather. In Delaware County, completed bridges include the Route 97 bridge over the Pea Brook in Hancock, the Route 10 bridge over Platner Brook in Delhi, & the route 26 Bridge over the Tioughnioga River in Whitney Point.
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Country music star Joe Diffie will be performing at the Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta Saturday, Foothills spokesman Bill Youngs told WCDO News that the evening is a tribute to Military Veterans:

(Bill Youngs 11-2-17)

The show begins at 7:00 PM Saturday; tickets are available at 432-2080 or at foothillspac.org.
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The Delaware County Board of elections will be open extra hours again this Saturday in Delhi. The office will be open for Absentee Ballot voting from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. The General Election voting day will be Tuesday Novermber 7th.
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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Department responded to the report of a motorcycle & pickup truck crash Saturday afternoon on State Route 80 in the Town of Edmeston. 47 year old Sean Dill of Garratsville was pronounced dead at the scene after being struck by a pickup truck driven by 25 year old Matthew Anderson of Elmsford. Anderson allegedly made a left hand turn onto County Route 49, into the path of Dill’s motorcycle. Dill took evasive action, causing him to be ejected and be struck by the vehicle. Elmsford was issues a traffic ticket for failure to yield the right of way while making a left hand turn. The investigation is continuing.
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The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting today in the Guilford Elementary School Cafeteria. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-1-17

by wcdonews Posted on November 1, 2017

Governor Cuomo announced this morning beefed up security measures all over the state, following yesterday’s Terror Attack in Manhattan. Cuomo stated that they would double the security at all places of congregation, airports, tunnels, & Penn Station. This was the second major attack in New York City where someone used a vehicle to mow down pedestrians in the last 4 months. Cuomo said that Flags would be flown at half-staff on Thursday, November 2 to honor the 8 lives lost in yesterday’s terrorist attack in Lower Manhattan.
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The New York State Preparedness Corps will conduct disaster preparedness training on Tuesday November 7th at the Sidney Public Library with a session for seniors from 3:00 to 4:30 PM, and another for the General Public from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. Carol Allen of the Tri County Senior Center explains:

(Carol Allen 11-1-17)

The Training is free & is co sponsored by the Tri County Senior Center & The Sidney United Way sponsors the Disaster Training, pre-registration is requested at 563-8065, or in person at the Senior Center.
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A.O. Fox Hospital and the Oneonta Job Corps Academy are partnering to bring the Oneonta community its first blood drive competition on November 8th & 9th to benefit the American Red Cross. The competition is called The First Annual Donor Dash: Fox Hospital Spokeswoman Gabby Argo explains:

(Gabby Argo 11-1-17)

Registration is requested for either event at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-733-2767.
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New York State of Health begins its 5th Open Enrollment Period today. Consumers can enroll in Qualified Health Plans now through January 31, 2018. New York State extended the enrollment deadline beyond the federal deadline of December 15th to give consumers more time to consider their health plan options and enroll. Consumers can enroll in a health plan by: Calling the Customer Service Center at 1-855-355-5777, or be logging on at nystateofhealth.ny.gov.

Fox Hospital in Oneonta is looking for volunteer companions for patients at the Hospital; they will hold a special session today about their program. Fox Hospital Chaplain Reverend Judy Thistle explains:

(Rev. Judy Thistle 10-18-17)

The program will be held today in the Levine Conference room at Fox Hospital from 5:00 to 6:00 PM, more information is available at 431-5009.
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The Greater Afton Area Chamber Of Commerce announced that they are hosting the next 4-Chamber Meeting this evening at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Highway 7 Bar & Grill in Bainbridge; Commerce Chenango CEO Steve Craig will be the guest speaker.
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The Sidney Democratic Committee will have a “Meet the Candidates” session tonight at the Sidney Memorial Library. The candidates will be Supervisor candidate Bill Heath & Town Council Candidates Pete Cordes & Dan Cristelli, the event will run form 6:30 to 8:00 PM, election day is necxt Tuesday November 7th.
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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will have their Monthly meeting this morning at the Sidney Golf Course; the meeting will begin at 7:45am. Chamber members & directors are urged to attend.
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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 10-31-17

by wcdonews Posted on October 31, 2017

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 38-year-old Cheryl Butler of Walton, Saturday for Felony DWI, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, & other charges. Deputies stopped Butler in the town of Delhi; she is accused of driving in an intoxicated condition with a 9-year-old passenger. Butler was arraigned at the Town of Delhi Court & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $500 cash bail or $1000 in secured bond pending future court action.
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Governor Cuomo announced $59 million in funding through the Weatherization Assistance Program to help cut utility costs for approximately 9,200 income-eligible families and seniors across the state. Funds will be released to a statewide network of non-profit organizations to conduct energy-efficiency work including air sealing, insulation, upgrading heating systems, and diagnostic testing to identify hazards such as carbon monoxide and mold. More information is available at nyshcr.org.
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22-year-old Gerard Bourgeois of Morris will spend 6 months in jail & will serve probation, after he pleaded guilty in Otsego County Court to 2nd degree assault. Bourgeois was charged for hitting a 62-year-old mentally disabled man in the head with garden shears in 2016, causing head injuries.
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Oneonta police arrested 22-year-old Marquis Cunningham of the Bronx for criminal possession of a forged instrument, criminal possession of marijuana and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Cunningham is accused of having counterfeit $50 bills & driving with a suspended driver’s license, he was arraigned & was sent to the Otsego County jail on $2,500 cash bail; he was released on bail & will appear in court to answer to the charges shortly.
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Oneonta Police arrested 2 people for criminal possession of a controlled substance Friday. 29-year- old Amber Typlt & 23-year-old Christopher Wellman are accused of possessing heroin, they were being held in Otsego County jail pending court action.
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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office investigated a 2-vehicle crash on South Canal Street in the Village of Oxford that shut down the road for about 4 hours at about 12:30 Monday afternoon. A Vehicle operated by Miranda Gifford of Rome veered into oncoming traffic & she struck a truck operated by Danny Hall of Barton. Gifford was extricated from her vehicle and airlifted to University Hospital in Syracuse by LifeNet. Hall and his passenger were uninjured. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office, & the Chenango County Bureau of Fire, is investigating a fire at 108 County Road 21 in the Town of Plymouth that claimed the life of Plymouth Fire Chief Frank Fowlston Monday. The fire was reported at about 2:00 AM, it appeared to have started in the living room. Fowlston was discovered inside the residence, the autopsy was conducted at Lourdes Hospital, it was determined that Fowlston died of smoke inhalation. Fire Departments from Plymouth, Norwich, North Norwich, Smyrna, and Sherburne fought the blaze, the cause is still under investigation.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Department Investigators arrested 38-year-old Jennifer Fogliano of Masonville on a Bench Warrant from Village of Sidney Court for Failure to Appear on a Grand Larceny charge. When officers responded to Fogliano’s residence, occupants locked themselves in rooms and refused to comply. Officers eventually arrested Fogliano, 37-year-old Jarred Cutting of Masonville, 31-year-old Andrew Baker of Masonville, 22-year-old Ashley Murphy of Sidney Center for Obstructing Governmental Administration. Murphy is accused of possessing Methamphetamine, she was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. All were arraigned in the Town of Sidney Court and remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $1000 cash bail or $2000 bond. Foglianoa was also arraigned on the Bench Warrant on an additional $1000 cash bail or $2000 bond.
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Delaware County Investigators arrested 29-year-old Alexander Griffin of Endicott on a Sealed Indictment Arrest Warrant alleging that GRIFFIN had been trafficking drugs in & around the Town of Deposit. Investigators made several controlled purchases of crack cocaine from GRIFFIN; the case was presented to a Delaware County Grand Jury that returned an Indictment, charging GRIFFIN with 3 counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance. GRIFFIN was located in Endicott and was arrested Thursday; he was transported to the Delaware County Correctional Facility to await court action.
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The Local Early Intervention Coordinating Council will be meeting today to oversee the Early Intervention Program. The Council’s meeting will be held from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at the Ogden Free Library in Walton, more information is available at 832-5200. The mission of the Program is to enable the County’s infants and toddlers under the age of 3, who are disabled, developmentally delayed or at risk for disability and their families to access an appropriate array of services and supports to maximize his/her potential.
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An American Red Cross blood drive will be held today at the Sidney Elks Lodge on River Street. The blood drive will run from 2:00 to 6:00 PM, more information is available at redcrossblood.org.
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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 10-30-17

by wcdonews Posted on October 30, 2017

Casey Callahan was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison In Otsego County Court today, for the murder of his wife Elizabeth in 2000. Pennsylvania. An Otsego County jury convicted Callahan of 2nd degree murder recently, for running over his wife with an 18-wheeler at a gas station on Route 17 in Pennsylvania; the case was tried in New York as prosecutors said that Callahan plotted to murder his wife in Otsego County.
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Governor Cuomo activated the State Emergency Operations Center and has directed all state agencies to take precautionary measures and mobilize personnel in order to monitor and prepare for severe weather. Representatives from Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Office of Emergency Management, plus the DOT, DEC, State Police & many others have all been direct to immediately report to the Emergency Operations Center following the activation.
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State Police arrested 28-Year-old Philip Dionisio of Mamaroneck early Sunday Morning for Felony DWI and other traffic violations. Troopers responded to a report of a car in a ditch off of Newton Town Road, in the Town of Bainbridge, Dionisio is accused of Driving while Intoxicated when he drove into a ditch; the arrest is a felony due to a prior DWI conviction. Dionisio was arraigned in the Town of Afton Court and was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 property bond.
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As Daylight Savings Time comes to an end on November 5, the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York urges all citizens to check their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to ensure their homes are properly prepared for an emergency. Alarms equipped with either removable or sealed-in batteries both need to be tested. Removable batteries should be replaced, and sealed-in batteries should be checked to confirm they are functioning. Governor Cuomo signed a bill into law that will take effect in 2019 that will require all smoke alarms sold in New York State to be equipped with sealed-in, non-removable batteries that last for at least 10 years.
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The State Legislature may be making a return trip to Albany in the coming weeks. Governor Cuomo said last week that the state is facing a 4 billion dollar deficit in the budget that could require legislative action.
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Governor Cuomo today announced that the Excelsior Scholarship application for students to attend SUNY or CUNY tuition free this spring semester will open today, Monday, October 30th and will be open until December 4th. Recipients of the Excelsior Scholarship’s spring awards will join the more than 210,000 students already attending a public college or university in New York State tuition-free, and the 45,000 students deemed eligible for the Scholarship in the fall. Applications are available at hesc.ny.gov/excelsior.
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The Bainbridge Town Hall will be undergoing some renovations Tuesday through this Friday. Town Officials remind area residents that the building is still accessible during the renovations through the rear entrance.
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28-year-old Justin Crandall of Sidney confessed to 3 counts of sexual exploitation on a plea bargain arrangement in Federal Court Friday, his wife, 27-year-old Jessica Crandall pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Sexually Exploit a Child. The couple were arrested by the FBI and State Police after they executed search warrants at their Sidney residence and found the explicit videos on cell phones. Jessica Crandall still faces other charges & additional court action. Justin Crandall will face sentencing on February 23rd.
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State Police and local law enforcement have increased patrols to crack down on impaired driving and underage drinking through Halloween on Tuesday. The enforcement campaign includes sobriety checkpoints, additional DWI patrols; officers will also be looking for motorists who are using their phones and other electronic devices while behind the wheel. Drivers should also remember to “move over” for stopped emergency and hazard vehicles stopped on the side of the road.
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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 10-27-17

by wcdonews Posted on October 27, 2017

State Police at Oneonta arrested 43 year old Jason Wright of Oneonta, for Criminal Possession of a Firearm and Public Lewdness. Troopers responded to a report of a naked man exposing himself from an apartment on Chestnut Street, Wright is accused of exposing himself in a lewd manner while standing near a window, he was also found to unlawfully possess a handgun inside the apartment. Wright was arraigned in the Town of Oneonta Court and was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $1,500 cash bail or $3,000 property bond.
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State Police arrested 28 year old Jonathan Holt of Brooksville, Maine for Criminal Possession of Marihuana and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Troopers conducted a traffic stop of a 2005 Honda CRV, which was observed speeding on I-88 in the Town of Milford. The vehicle was searched after troopers detected the odor of Marijuana, with a passenger, Holt allegedly possessing over one pound of marihuana, plus hashish and hallucinogenic mushrooms. Holt was arraigned in the Town of Milford Court and was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $2,000 cash bail or $4,000 property bond.
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Foothills Performing Arts Center will hold their biggest Fundraiser of they year Sunday, which will include Comedian Gilbert Gottfried, Foothills spokesman Bill Youngs explains:

(Bill Youngs 10-11-17)

Tickets for the Taste of New York event and the Gilbert Gottfried show are available at 431-2080 or foothillspac.org.
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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will honor their annual winners of the Citizen of the Year & Business of the Year Awards. This year’s Citizen of the Year is June White, who has been involved in many area events in Bainbridge:

(June White 9-27-17)

The Business of the Year is Snips & Snails Consignment shop, owned by Lori McGraw:

(Lori McGraw 10-27-17)

The annual dinner & awards ceremony will be held at the Sundown Golf & county Club in Guilford Saturday night at 6:00 PM.
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The African Children’s Choir will be performing at the Binghamton First Assembly Church Tonight at 7:00 PM, as part of a national tour, that has performed all over American & Canada since April. Tour Leader Keira Carnie explains:

(Keira Carnie 10-25-17)

The African Children’s choir performance tonight is free; the church is located at 225 Washington Street in Binghamton.
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The 19th Annual Norwich Pumpkin Festival gets underway today & Saturday in Norwich. The pumpkin weigh in contest is being held this afternoon until 7:00 tonight; there will be a variety of tournaments, entertainment by musicians, magicians, dance groups and more with Saturday’s event ending with fireworks.
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Broadway in Binghamton presents “A Gentleman’s Guide To Murder” for 2 performances this Sunday at 3:00PM & 7:30PM at the Broome County Forum in Binghamton. Tina Niles from NAC Entertainment explains:

(Tina Niles 10-27-17)

Tickets are available at ticketmaster.com or at 1-800-745-3000.
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The National Drug Take-Back Day will be tomorrow from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Residents can dispose of old and unused medicines, in their original containers at various locations, including the Sidney Police Department, Norwich City Police Department, Oneonta City Police, The Bainbridge Town Hall, and at the Otsego, Chenango & Broome County Sheriff’s Departments.
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The Sidney Town Board & Supervisor Gene Pigford announced that they would hold a ribbon cutting & public tours of the town’s new Municipal Building at 44 Grand Street, this Friday from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. The building formerly housed the offices of the Mirabito Fuel Group & Mang Insurance.
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The Chenango Arts Council and Friends of Rogers are teaming up for “Bat Appreciation!” during the 19th annual Pumpkin Fest in Norwich. Beginning at 6:00 tonight, the interactive presentation will take place in the Mariea Brown and Raymond Loft Galleries, where it will be on display through November 3rd. The interactive presentation is offered free of charge, donations are welcome to support future programs by the Chenango Arts Council.
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Delaware County Board of Elections reminds voters that absentee ballot applications can be picked up at their office in Delhi, or downloaded from their website. The Board of Elections will also be opened on this Saturday & Saturday November 4th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon for absentee voting. Also, the board reminds Sidney Center voters that the polling site from District 1 & 3 Voters has been changed to the new Sidney center Fire Department Building on County Route 35. More information is available 832-5321.
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