WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 4-27-17

by wcdonews Posted on April 27, 2017

Vulto Creamery of Walton has been named in a wrongful death lawsuit by the widow of Richard Friedman of Vermont, Veronica Friedman. Mr. Friedman died November 2nd 2016 after suffering a massive stroke caused by the Listeriosis infection he suffered from eating the raw milk cheese manufactured by the Vulto Creamery, which was contaminated with Listeria. The Friedman’s purchased Vulto cheese last October and Friedman’s symptoms caused him to go to the Emergency Room at Brattleboro Hospital on October 11th; he was later transferred & suffered a stroke and died at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Hospital. 6 other people were hospitalized and 1 other person died in connection with the Vulto Creamery Listeria.
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Governor Cuomo signed the Clean Water Infrastructure Act Wednesday; it is a $2.5 billion investment in drinking water infrastructure, clean water infrastructure and water quality protection across the state.

(Cuomo 4-27-17)

The bill became necessary following the Flint Michigan contaminated water issue, an investigation turned up issues with water in Hoosick Falls & on Long Island.
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The State University of New York Board of Trustees today announced the appointment of Kristina Johnson as the 13th chancellor of SUNY, replacing Nancy Zimpher, who will step down as Chancellor in June. Johnson’s appointment is effective September 5 at an annual state salary of $560,000.
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The Sidney Village Police Department announced that they would be participating in the National Drug Take Back event this Saturday. Sidney Police Chief Jan Gorshack comments:

(Jan Gorshack 4-27-17)

Chief Gorshack said that the Drug Collection box will continue to be located at the front of the Police Department offices & is available at all times, in order to keep drug from getting into the wrong hands, or even into the water supply.
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The New York State Senate has voted to impose an 8-year term limit in Legislative leadership positions. The legislation calls for no more than 8 years for anyone to serve as State Senate Leader or Assembly Majority leader, they Senate has adopted their own in-house policy to limits leadership terms to 8 years, regardless of the outcome of the legislation. The proposal came forward after years of top-level corruption by leaders of both houses of state government.
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The American Cancer Society’s “Paint the Town Purple Day” is tomorrow, where tri town area Residents & businesses are asked to decorate with purple item, for cancer awareness. Spokesperson heather Brewster explains:

(Heather Brewster 4-27-17)

Brewster said that there is one last meeting on May 1st at 5:30 PM at the SFCU Sidney branch for those who would still like to add a team for the Tri Town Relay For Life Event, on May 6th at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge.
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A Kindergarten Parent Information Meeting will be held today, beginning at 6:30 PM at the Guilford Elementary School cafeteria, for students who will be 5 years old on or before December 1st. Parents are encouraged to attend to learn more about the BG Kindergarten program; more information is available at 895-6700.
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Today, Law Enforcement Officers around the state will participate in Operation Safe Stop Day. During “Safe Stop,” police officers are on board school buses and in marked and unmarked patrol units on selected bus routes that have a history of illegal passing complaints. Police issue tickets to drivers who pass stopped school buses. In the last four years, 35 students were hit by motorists passing stopped school buses in New York State.
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The New York State Office of General Services will hold a surplus vehicle auction today, at the State Police Troop C Headquarters in State Route 7 between Sidney & Unadilla. More information about surplus items can be found at nysstore.com. The auction will begin at 9:30 AM.
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The City of Oneonta will be celebrating Arbor Day today at the Maple Street Park, where a tree planting ceremony will take place at 11:00 AM. The City has been recognized as a “Tree City USA Community” for 31 years, the public is invited.
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The SUNY Broome Job fair will be held today at the campus’s Ice Center, in partnership with the state Labor Department. The event will run from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, more information is available at SUNYBROOME.EDU/career center.
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The American Red Cross Will Hold a Blood Drive for all Eligible Donors today from 12:00 TO 5:00 PM at Hartwick College. Appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, at REDCROSSBLOOD.ORG or by calling 1-800-733-2767.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-26-17

by wcdonews Posted on April 26, 2017

People all over the world are weighing in on naming the baby boy Giraffe, born at Animal Adventure in the town of Colesville recently, where millions watched the birth live on their web-stream. Jordan Patch of Animal Adventure told WCDO News that the first round of voting ended last night where the names were paired down to a “Top 10”:

(Jordan Patch 4-26-17)

People can vote on the Top ten names at nameaprilscalf.com, the name choices are Alyssa’s Choice, Apollo, Geoffrey, Gio, Harpur, Noah, Ollie, Patch, Patches, & Unity. WCDO will air the complete interview with Jordan Patch about Animal Adventure & April the Giraffe in the 8:00 hour on Friday morning.
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The “Regatta Row 3rd Annual Street Art Festival will open Saturday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, in Downtown Bainbridge, where Adirondack style Chairs & Game tables, made in part with Canoe Paddles are being displayed. Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce President John Payne comments:

(John Payne 4-27-17)

Nancy Kitchen is a member of the Jericho Arts Council, which is the lead organization for this project, she told WCDO that the idea for this project began about 5 years ago when a local artist participated in a juried Art Show in the Capital Region, and they wanted to bring something like that to Bainbridge:

(Nancy Kitchen 4-26-17)

The Chairs & Game tables will be auctioned off during the General Clinton Canoe Regatta on Saturday May 27th at 2:00 PM prior to the annual Regatta Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony; the money raised will be used for future Jericho Arts Council events.
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Delaware County Sheriff Deputies responded Tuesday to a report of a 2-car accident in the parking lot of the Dutch Deli in Meridale. Deputies and State Troopers were advised that the operator of 1 of the involved vehicles was intoxicated and had fled the scene in his vehicle. Deputies observed the vehicle that fled the scene, had driven past their location, they stopped 49 year old Andrew Bright of Meridale, he was charged with DWI, Aggravated DWI with a Blood Alcohol Content Greater Than .18%, leaving the scene of a property damage accident and backing unsafely. Bright was arraigned in the Town of Delhi Court and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $500 cash bail pending future court action. The occupant of the struck vehicle was 19-year-old Kyle Oborn of Malta, who was not injured, and was not ticketed.
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Walton Police arrested 3 Walton residents Saturday on various drug charges, following a 6-month investigation. Arrested were 44-year-old Sueann Maler, 34-year-old James Laughman & 32-year-old Jessica Bolster, for criminal sale of a controlled substance. The investigation was wrapped up with sealed indictments being handed down by a Delaware County Grand Jury last week, all 3 were sent to Delaware County jail pending future court action.
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Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig announced that he would seek re-election to that position, at the Oneonta Common Council meeting Tuesday night. Herzig will be opposed by Dan Scanlon on Election Day in November.
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A new Sienna research Institute poll shows that 37% of those polled feel that the new state budget is fair, 23% viewed the budget poorly & 25% viewed it positively. Specific items in the budget polled more favorably, including free college tuition for families with an income up to $125,000, increased aid to school districts, ride sharing & a 2.5 billion dollar clean water infrastructure fund. 51% of those polled said that they would vote for Governor Cuomo for a 3rd term, up slightly from last month.
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Binghamton Police charged 36-year-old Jennifer Grenchus of Vestal with Vehicular Manslaughter, for allegedly driving while impaired by drugs when she hit and killed 47-year-old Ronald Richardson of Binghamton with her car Monday afternoon. Binghamton Police responded to the parking lot of Tom’s Cards and Gifts on Main Street where they found Grenchus and her vehicle, with Richardson pinned underneath. Police, Firefighters & civilians flipped the Grenchus vehicle off of Richardson, who died at the scene before EMT’s could respond. Grenchus struck Richardson along Main Street; dragging his body underneath her vehicle before turning into Tom’s parking lot. Grenchus was arraigned in City Court where she was remanded to the custody of the Broome County Jail. The investigation into incident is continuing, anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Binghamton Police at 772-7080.
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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will host the Four Chamber mixer meeting today with a social beginning at 6:30 pm at East Main Lanes and Lounge, Sidney.
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United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties will host its 8th Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, May 19 at Ouleout Creek Golf Course in Franklin. Teams can register by contacting Susan Kurkowski at 432-8006 or Tim McGraw at 432-2022. All monies raised will go towards United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties.
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The Otsego County Conservation Association will be holding their annual ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’ Garage Sale on April 29 and 30 at the Farmers’ Market Building in Cooperstown. The event will run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on both days. Donations of items will be accepted at the Cooperstown Farmers’ Market building in Pioneer Alley, today through Friday, Proceeds from the sale help support OCCA’s environmental programs, For further information, call 547-4488, or occainfo.org.
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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 4-25-17

by wcdonews Posted on April 25, 2017

The state Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs office announced the arrest of 29-year-old Michael Scott of Binghamton for endangering a person with special needs in his care. Scott is accused of pushing the victim to the ground, and kicking the victim several times in February at the HCA’s Kirkwood facility. Scott was placed on administrative leave, & was arraigned in Kirkwood Town Court and was released on his own recognizance.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies located and arrested 29-year-old Richard Lane of Delhi on an Arrest Warrant from the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office. Lane was turned over to Chenango county officials and was arraigned on the warrant charging him with Aggravated Harassment. He was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility in lieu of $5,000 cash bail.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 43 year old Troya Cunningham of Walton on charges of unlicensed operator, aggravated unlicensed operation, operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration, and endangering the welfare of a child; following a civilian report of a 13 year old child operating a motor vehicle on a public roadway. Cunningham was later released on tickets returnable to Walton Village Court at a later date.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Job and Resource Fair on Tuesday, June 20th from 1:00 to 5:00 PM at Farrell Hall, at SUNY Delhi. Business that want to reserve an exhibitor’s table at the Job and Resource Fair, can visit delawarecounty.org or call 607-746-2281 for more information.
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The State Labor Department today released the Unemployment statistics for the month of March. Statewide, the rate dropped one tenth to 4.3%, locally, Chenango County had 5.6% unemployment, Delaware County had 5.7% & Otsego County had 5.1% for March.
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Governor Cuomo today launched Round 7 of the Regional Economic Development Council initiative, officially kicking off the annual competition for more than $800 million in state economic development resources. Since 2011, over $4.6 billion has been awarded to more than 5,200 projects that are projected to create and retain more than 210,000 jobs statewide.
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Paul McCartney will perform live on September 23rd at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse. McCartney’s shows have been clocking in at 3 hours, covering his entire career with the Beatles, Wings & his solo material. Tickets go on sale for the General Public at 10:00 AM on May 1st at Ticketmaster.com.
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The Bainbridge Village Board will host a special meeting this evening. The meeting will begin at 6:30 in the Village Clerk’s office, the board will discuss the 2017-2018 annual budget.

State Police, United States Postal Inspection Service, Binghamton University Police, Binghamton Police, and the Broome County SIU Task Force arrested 21 year old Bryan Shin of Binghamton, for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, after Shin was found to be in possession of approximately 1000 pills and powder containing methamphetamine and fentanyl, a digital scale and packaging material. The street value of the recovered drugs was estimated to be approximately $10,000. Shin was arraigned in the City of Binghamton Court and remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail.
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Governor Cuomo announced a new week-long campaign to raise awareness of New York’s Move Over Law, which requires motorists to drive with care, slow down, and safely move over when approaching law enforcement vehicles, fire trucks, ambulances, tow trucks, construction and maintenance vehicles that are stopped along roads across the state. Through Friday, message signs will display reminders across the state .
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Fire destroyed the Cooperstown Bat Company facility at Poplar Road in the town of Hartwick yesterday. Several area fire companies responded to the blaze, which was reported in the late afternoon hours. The cause of the fire is under investigation, the building is a total loss.
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Chobani filed a lawsuit Monday against right-wing radio host Alex Jones, for publishing false information about the company. Chobani accuses Jones and his InfoWars website of posting fabricated stories that linked Chobani owner Hamdi Ulukaya and the company to a sexual assault case involving refugee children. The company filed the lawsuit in Idaho District Court in Twin Falls, where it operates the largest yogurt plant in the world. The video claimed the Chobani plant brought crime and tuberculosis to Idaho since it opened their 5 years ago.
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The Arc Otsego will host a free Self-Direction Information Session on Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at 35 Academy Street in Oneonta. The informational session will be led by Cynthia Spann and Vanessa Smith, from The Broome Developmental Disabilities Regional Office, Pre-registration ends later today at 267-3210.
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State Police will be gathering today at the Middletown Town Hall in Margaretville to honor Trooper David C. Brinkerhoff on the 10-year anniversary of his line-of-duty death. Directly following the service the gathering will proceed to State Route 30 to place wreaths at the NYS DOT signs honoring him. All are welcomed to attend.
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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 4-24-17

by wcdonews Posted on April 24, 2017

33-year-old Heather Franklin of Guilford has posted bail & has been released from the custody of the Chenango County Correctional facility. Franklin was released on Saturday, her husband Ernest remains in the County jail, both are accused of murder, arson and tampering with physical evidence, following a fire at their town of Guilford residence, where their adopted son Jeffrey was allegedly murdered & a fire was set to cover up the murder on March 1st.
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The Broome County Sheriff’s arrested 2 people wanted on warrant by the town of Afton, while investigating a suspicious vehicle parked in a parking lot in Chenango Bridge Friday. 32-year-old Zachariah Burns is accused of possessing cocaine, and giving officers the name and date of birth of another person. Burns’ was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Impersonation, he was also wanted on a Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear in Town of Afton Court. Another passenger was 19-year-old Salena Palmatier also is also accused of giving officers the wrong identity, she was charged with Criminal Impersonation, & was also wanted on a Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear in Town of Afton Court.
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New York State of Health, is offering a series of enrollment and informational events at approximately 40 campuses across the State this week. Certified enrollment assistors will speak with students and soon-to-be graduates about how to get health insurance coverage and enroll in a health plan through the Marketplace. Details on the colleges participating in the April educational activities with NY State of Health can be found at info.nystateofhealth.ny.gov/events.
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Former Broome County Executive Debbie Preston appeared in Binghamton City Court this morning, she pleaded guilty to 1 count of Official Misconduct, she was originally charged with 3 counts. Preston will pay a $1,000 fine. Preston was charged for using a Town of Conklin Credit card for her own purposes when she was a town supervisor between 2005 & 2012.
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State lawmakers head back to Albany today after a 2-week vacation; they have 7 more weeks for the current 2017 session. Issues to be dealt with in that time include ethics reforms, reforming elections laws, & a proposal to raise the age of marriage from 14 to 17, with judicial & parental consent.
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The State Tax Department has launched Quick Pay, which is a free service that provides individuals a new way to pay a tax bill or debt owed from an audit or collection case. Taxpayers made nearly 2,620 payments worth $2.5 million in the first 4 weeks after Quick Pay was launched on March 24th. The Quick Pay app provides individuals the option to pay directly from their bank account, which can be followed by an emailed confirmation of payment. Taxpayers can access the new app anytime at theTax Department’s webpage.
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Now that the Governor has signed the Opioid bill last week, the crush is one to get people the help they need during this crisis. Governor Cuomo gave some sobering statistics about the Heroin & Opioid Epidemic.

(Cuomo 4-24-17)

This year’s State budget appropriates over $213 million dollars to fight the Heroin issue, about twice what the state spent the year before.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Investigators arrested 30-year-old Scott Hanrahan of Deposit On Thursday on a Sealed Indictment Arrest Warrant after a Delaware County Grand Jury handed down an Indictment for 3 counts Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance. Hanrahan is accused of selling heroin from his Hale Eddy residence, Investigators obtained and executed a search warrant on February 10th and seized approximately 8 grams of bulk heroin, scales, packaging materials, a shotgun, prescription narcotics, marihuana, a kung-fu throwing star and several hundred dollars in cash. Hanrahan was arraigned and was ordered held without bail on the new charges pending further court action.
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State Police are investigating a Fatal Motor vehicle Collision on I-88 in the Town of Maryland, early Saturday morning. A vehicle exited the roadway, entered the center median, rolled over several times, ejecting 19 year old Douglas Alvarez of Mamaroneck, and coming to rest in the westbound lane of travel, it was then struck by another vehicle. Alvarez was transported to Albany Medical Center and later succumbed to his injures. 5 other occupants were transported to Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown with non-life threatening injuries. All 6 occupants are SUNY Cobleskill College students. The operator of the second, uninvolved vehicle was not injured. Alcohol was not a contributing factor to the accident. The investigation is ongoing.
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The City of Oneonta will begin milling & paving on Chestnut Street this week. Today, work will be performed from Clinton Street to Main Street, including side-street tie-ins from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. City Residents can get more information at 432-6465.
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The Oneonta Town Board will hold a special meeting this afternoon, to set up a public hearing on the Community Choice Aggregation. The meeting will begin at 4:00 PM at the town hall in West Oneonta.
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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold the next “Reunite Bainbridge” Committee Meeting tonight. The meeting will start at 7:00 PM at Bob’s Diner in the Back Conference Room. Topics of discussion will include The General Clinton Canoe Regatta Weekend, Summer Fest on July 22nd, a Clam Bake on August 20th, an Update on the Mural Project & the Golf Tournament on August 13th, as well as Bainbridge Days on the Labor Day Weekend
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The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education today in the District Conference Room at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.
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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 4-21-17

by wcdonews Posted on April 21, 2017

State Police arrested 27 year old Jayson Vanvalkenburg of Mount Upton for Criminal Obstruction of Breathing, Menacing and 2 counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Troopers responded to a dispute in the Town of Guilford, Vanvalkenburg allegedly choked the victim in front of 2 children, he was arraigned in the Town of Guilford Court and was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $2000 cash bail, pending court action on April 25th.
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State Police arrested 36 year old Justin Shaul of Cooperstown, for DWI with a B.A.C. result of .16% along with other traffic violations. Troopers responded to a report of a vehicle off the roadway on East Street in the Town of Oneonta, Shaul was still with the vehicle. Shaul was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Oneonta Court on May 16th.
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State Senator Fred Akshar will host 3 “Face Time With Fred” Town Hall meetings this weekend, in Guilford, Fenton, and Owego.

(Fred Akshar 4-21-17)

The first 2 meetings will be held Saturday, from 10:00am to 11:30am at the Guilford Town Hall, & from 1:00pm to 2:30pm at the Fenton Town Hall & on Sunday from 3:00pm to 4:30pm at the Owego Kitchen Restaurant.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will honor the Village of Sidney as their winner of the “BUSINESS ADVOCATE OF YEAR” award. Chamber President Ray Pucci explains:

(Ray Pucci 4-21-17)

The annual Delaware County Chamber dinner will be held on May 17th at 5:30 PM at the Castle on the Delaware in Walton. Tickets can be purchased through Delawarecounty.org or by calling 746-2281.
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The Jericho Arts Council will bring back the Feinberg Brothers Bluegrass act to Bainbridge Saturday night, council spokesman Phillip wade comments:

(Phil Wade 4-21-17)

More information about this & future shows can be accessed at jerichoarts.org.
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The 13th Annual Earth Festival will be held Saturday at Milford Central School from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Items that can be collected at the event include Styrofoam, empty inkjet cartridges, cell phones and other small electronics, tennis balls, wood pellet bags, and used monofilament fishing line, and natural cork from wine bottles.
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The “Battling the C’s” Tri Town Relay for Life Team will hold a Quarters Auction Fundraiser at the Sidney American Legion today. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. for viewing items and event starts at 6:30.
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State Police at Norwich arrested 56-year-old Thomas Brick of Chenango Forks, for the felony Grand Larceny and Petty Larceny. The investigation determined that in March 2016, Brick had entered into an agreement to do repair work on a residential trailer and was given a down payment of $8,000. At no time did he start the work or return the down payment to the victim. Brick was being held at the Gowanda Correctional Facility on an unrelated charge, was transported to the Chenango County Court for his arraignment. He was then transported back to that state prison. Brick’s next court date in Chenango County is pending.
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Governor Cuomo announced the submission of 154 vetoes, which includes 13 reappropriations for items that had previously been fully paid out. 75 items are more than seven years old and no state funding has been disbursed over that time, 58 appropriations pertained to functions already funded, 8 appropriations were vetoed on constitutional grounds such as that the purpose of the reappropriation was changed.
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A Panel Discussion regarding Climate Change & the public perception will be held today in the Science Building at the State University Campus in Oneonta. Matt Beitscher will be leading Friday’s Panel Discussion:

(Matt Beitscher 4-21-17)

The discussion will run from 4:00 to 6:00 PM Friday, Questions may be submitted, or more information may be obtained at metclass392@gmail.com.
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There will be a public meeting on Sunday for Afton Village Residents to discuss the Strategic plan & local Waterfront revitalization grant that the village has received. Representatives from GeoEco Design will answer questions Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the Bolster Community Center on Main Street.
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The Unadilla Chamber of Commerce will hold their Chamber Dinner this Sunday, honoring the Unadilla Drive In as the Business of the Year and Dave Welch for the Commitment to Community Award. The dinner will be held at Unadilla Methodist Church starting at 4:30 PM.
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The State DEC’s annual youth turkey hunting weekend is scheduled for this weekend for junior hunters ages 12-15. The DEC encourages experienced hunters to take out novice hunters this spring; more information is available at dec.ny.gov.
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The Guilford Town Board will hold a special meeting Saturday at 12:00 Noon at the Town Hall on Marble road. The board will review website proposals at that meeting, which is open to the public.
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The Oneonta Family YMCA is hosting the 2017 YMCA Gymnastics States Championships April 22nd and 23rd. The State Gymnastics Championships are being held at the Alumni Field House on the SUNY Oneonta campus. Over 225 gymnasts from across New York State will come compete beginning at 9:00 am Saturday April 22nd. More information is available at 432-0010.
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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 4-20-17

by wcdonews Posted on April 20, 2017

The City of Oneonta is gearing up for a busy period of activity, as the Downtown Revitalization Initiative projects should begin shortly. Oneonta mayor Gary Herzig explains:

(Gary Herzig 4-20-17)

Oneonta was one of a handful of communities to be rewarded with state money for aggressive economic development plans.
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Another meeting has been planned for May 1st in Sidney, for those involved in the upcoming Tri Town relay For Life next month in Bainbridge. American cancer society Spokesperson Heather Brewster explains:

(Heather Brewster 4-20-17)

The meeting will be held on May 1st at SFCU on Union Street in Sidney beginning at 5:30 PM.
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Attorney General Eric Schneiderman today issued a consumer alert about scammers utilizing gift cards to commit fraud against consumers, and in particular senior citizens, following an uptick of complaints received by the office. The Attorney General also announced that his office would partner with the Retail Council of New York State and AARP to adopt measures to protect customers from and educate them about common scams that utilize gift cards. In addition, the office is meeting with retailers, credit card companies and banks to institute additional measures to protect consumers from these scams.
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A public information session will be held at the Unadilla Town Hall on State Route 7 tonight at 7:00 PM. Residents are encouraged to attend a discussion on how the town & village of Unadilla residents may be able to lower their electricity rates.
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The statewide unemployment rate decreased from 4.4% to 4.3% in March, according to preliminary figures released today by the New York State Department of Labor. This represents New York State’s lowest unemployment rate since February 2007.
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New York State will invest more in mental health & behavioral health services for children across the estate. Governor Cuomo announced that 6.5 Million Dollars would be distributed to 17 health centers to expand services under the “Healthy Steps” program, which focuses on early life doctor visits & family screening. The funds will go directly to federal qualified health centrs, hospital based clinics, private practices & community health centers for the hiring of specialists to identify behavioral or developmental health concerns, such as maternal depression, developmental delays, and childhood trauma.
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On Tuesday, April 25th at 1:30 pm, the State Police will be gathering at the Middletown Town Hall to honor Trooper David Brinkerhoff on the 10-year anniversary of his line-of-duty death in a shout out with Travis Trim in a house in Margaretville. Directly following the service the gathering will proceed to State Route 30 to place wreaths at the NYS DOT signs honoring him. All are welcomed to attend.
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Governor Cuomo today announced $112.2 million in funding has been awarded to 81 projects that support bicycle and pedestrian enhancements across the state. The funding will provide up to 80% of the cost of each project & it is made available through the Federal Highway Administration and administered by the State DOT.
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Governor Cuomo signed legislation investing over $200 million to combat the heroin and opioid epidemic in New York yesterday on Long Island:

(CUOMO 4-20-17)

The money for the program was included in the recently passed State Budget, doubling the state commitment from the year before.
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Due to Wednesday’s postponement, the Binghamton Rumble Ponies have rescheduled their Prevention Night for Monday, May 1. No alcohol will be served during the Rumble Ponies’ game that evening, the team has joined the Broome Opioid Abuse Council to present the event. Tickets for yesterday’s game will be honored on May 1st when the Rumble Ponies will host the Akron RubberDucks at 6:35 PM.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-19-17

by wcdonews Posted on April 19, 2017

Chenango County Sheriff’s Department responded to 30 Classic Street in Sherburne to investigate complaints of methamphetamine being manufactured at the residence. Officers arrested Andrew Palmer they located several “one pots” & State Police teams responded to conduct a search and cleanup of the area. Methamphetamine & ingredients were recovered, Palmer was charged with Unlawful Manufacturing Methamphetamine, Unlawful Disposal of Methamphetamine Laboratory Equipment, and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. He was arraigned & was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $15,000 cash bail.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded Sunday t a 1 car MVA on Pines Brook Road, in the Town of Walton. Deputies arrested 22 year old Fawn Palladino of Walton, for Aggravated DWI; driving with a BAC of .18% or more, along with several other Vehicle and Traffic violations. Palladino failed to maintain control of her vehicle while turning onto Pines Brook Road; Deputies also arrested 27-year-old Amanda Dente of Walton, for Obstructing Governmental Administration, after she became physically violent with individuals on scene. Both were processed and released with appearance tickets made returnable to the Town of Walton Court at a later date.
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Standard & Poor Global ratings has raised the City of Oneonta’s Long Term rating to AA-, on the city’s general obligation debt. The ratings review was issued in anticipation of the city’s issuance of 4.2 Million Dollars in general obligation bonds next month. The improved rating will mean lower long-term interest rates & lower costs to taxpayers over the life of the bonds.
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This Month is Alcohol & Substance Abuse Awareness month across the nation. Justin Hamm of the Alcohol & Drug Abuse Council of Delaware County told WCDO News of some disturbing statistics:

(Justin Hamm 4-19-17)

Hamm said that The Council is working with the Delaware County Stop DWI program to bring presentation to area schools, and they will be reviving the “Mock DWI” Crash demonstrations shortly.
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The next meeting of the City of Oneonta’s Planning Commission will be tonight at City Hall. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM in the Common Council Chambers on the 2nd floor.
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A free rabies vaccination clinic will be held today at the Guilford at the Town Garage. The clinic will run form 5:30 to 6:30 PM at 223 Marble Road.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to Bell Hill Road in the Town of Delhi Monday, for a personal injury Motor vehicle accident. 18 year old Camron Cotto of Ithaca, lost control of his vehicle on a curve causing the vehicle to leave the road and strike a number of trees. Cotto was treated and released from O’Connor Hospital. 24-year-old Jesse-Lee Demarco of Watertown sustained serious head trauma and was airlifted to Albany Medical Center, 20-year-old Alex Brimmer of Dexter sustained serious chest and head trauma and was airlifted to Bassett Hospital. 2 other passengers were not injured. The investigation is continuing, charges may be filed.
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A State of Pennsylvania resident was arrested by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office on a Fugitive from Justice Warrant stemming from two warrants from Pennsylvania. Michael Perry had been released from the Chenango County Correctional Facility on unrelated charges then turn over to the Chenango County Sheriff’s Department on the active warrant. Perry was arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court and remanded back to the Jail, Perry is to reappear in the Chenango County Court at a later date to answer to his charges.
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Former First Lady of Canada Margaret Trudeau will give the keynote speech at this year’s Women’s Fund Annual Breakfast on Thursday, June 22 at the Holiday Inn on Hawley Street in Binghamton. Trudeau’s speech will focus on her life as First Lady, Mother of current Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the loss of a son and her former husband, & living with bipolar disorder. Tickets to the program can be obtained at 772-6773 by June 15th for reservations.
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The Binghamton Rumble Ponies announced a partnership with Broome Opioid Abuse Council Drug Free Communities to provide a Prevention Night at NYSEG Stadium tonight. no alcohol will be served during the Rumble Ponies’ game, as part of this year’s “We Care Wednesdays”. April is Alcohol Awareness Month and Gates open at 5:30 PM for the April 19 game against the Portland Sea Dogs. Details of the event are available at bingrp.com.
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The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Special Board of Education Meeting today in the District Conference Room at 6:00 PM to discuss negotiations and to approve the estimated statement of expenditure for the 2017-18 school year. The business portion of the meeting will start at 6:30 PM.

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