WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 4-18-17

by wcdonews Posted on April 18, 2017

State Police responded to a report of a two-car accident on State Route 20, in the Town of Richfield Monday. 47-year-old Jeanette Gilbeau of Pennsylvania drifted into the opposing lane and struck an SUV driven by 37 year old John Temlin of Roseboom. The Otsego County Coroner pronounced Gilbeau dead at the scene. Temlin was transported to Bassett Medical Center where he was being treated for non-life threatening injuries. The investigation is continuing.
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Oneonta Police responded Saturday to 12 Hazel Street to the report of a disturbance, Responding officers observed a man standing in the street above an older male on the ground, using his hands to defend himself. Officers said that the victim found the suspect in his home, he was chased outside, and the suspect hit him to the ground. Police charged 22-year-old Diego Bravo of Staten Island, for 2nd degree Burglary, menacing, & Harassment. Bravo was arraigned & was remanded to the custody of the Otsego County Sheriff on $25,000 cash bail/$50,000 bond, pending arraignment Wednesday
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State Police arrested 26-year-old Roger Hall of Port Crane, for 2nd degree Assault, after a fight at the Beer Thirty bar in Kirkwood. Hall allegedly struck another man in the face with a pint glass, causing several lacerations to the victim’s face. Hall was arraigned at the Town of Kirkwood Court and was remanded to the Broome County Jail with no bail set at this time. His next court date is pending.
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A Panel Discussion regarding Climate Change & the public perception will be held Friday in the Science Building at the State University Campus in Oneonta. Matt Beitscher will be leading Friday’s Panel Discussion:

(Matt Beitscher 4-18-17)

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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2005 Sidney Graduate Darren McElligott won a New York State Boxing Golden Gloves Championship last weekend at a tournament in Buffalo. McElligott is the 1st Champion to come from Sidney in over 40 years; previous local champions won regional championships, but not the State one. McElligott competed in the Light Heavyweight division at 178 pounds.
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The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next meeting this evening at City Hall. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM.

State Police responded to a fatal motor vehicle accident Sunday on State Route 23, in the Town of Roxbury. 53-year-old Yamir Betancourt of Oneonta was operating a motorcycle with his wife, 50-year-old Elizabeth Betancourt riding as a passenger. Betancourt drifted over the center yellow line, overcorrected and lost control of the motorcycle. Elizabeth Betancourt was ejected and fell into the path of a westbound 1995 Honda Pilot driven by 38 year old Isaac Abramchayev of Fresh Meadow. Mrs. Betancourt was declared dead at the scene, Mr. Betancourt was treated at the scene for abrasions, Abramchayev was not injured.
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Former Broome County Executive Debbie Preston was arrested Monday by State Police on 3 counts of official misconduct. Preston is accused of unlawfully using a Town of Conklin credit card, for her own use while serving as supervisor; Preston is scheduled to be arraigned April 25th in Conklin.
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The State Department of Taxation and Finance today reminded all taxpayers that the deadline to file and pay is midnight tonight. State Tax department officials remind New Yorkers that they have from 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM to use the Tax Assistance phone Number at 518-457-5181.
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The Unadilla Chamber of Commerce will have its next regular meeting this morning at Green’s Long River Inn, on State Route 357, at 8:15 am. All members and directors are urged to attend. All Chamber members are reminded the Annual Dinner will be on Sunday, at the Unadilla Methodist Church.
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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 4-17-17

by wcdonews Posted on April 17, 2017

State Police issued more than 15,000 tickets during this year’s Operation Hang Up traffic enforcement period, which targeted those using electronic devices while driving. This year’s campaign ran from April 6 through April 10, as part of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, Troopers issued a total of 15,104 tickets during the campaign, including 2,005 for distracted driving, 4,487 for speeding, 148 for move over law and 596 for seat belt violations. Troopers also arrested 206 people for DWI and investigated 129 personal injury crashes, which resulted in one fatality and 171 people injured.
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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced today his office stopped $21.3 million in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax refunds from being paid so far in 2017. DiNapoli’s office paid out 4.6 million state refunds totaling $4.4 billion to date. Another 471,000 refunds totaling $466 million are expected to be paid in the coming days. Auditors also stopped over $2.2 million in refunds that were linked to unscrupulous tax preparers filing false return.
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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 Illusionists comes to the Broome County Forum in Binghamton Tuesday & Wednesday nights, as part of their current North American tour to more than 50 cities. Tina Niles of NAC Entertainment explains:

(Tina Niles 4-17-17)

Tickets for THE ILLUSIONISTS are on sale at Arena Box Office & Ticket master at 1-800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. More information is available at BroadwayInBinghamton.com or at theillusionistslive.com.
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State Tax department officials remind New Yorkers that they have extended the hours of their Income Tax call center through tonight at 7:30 PM, and tomorrow from 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM. The Tax Assistance phone Number is 518-457-5181, they are prepared to answer more than 30,000 last minute calls prior to the tax deadline Tuesday night.
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Governor Cuomo announced that the state’s Environmental Facilities Corporation has approved more than $32 Million dollars in Grants & Interest Free Loans for drinking water & wastewater treatment plant projects across the state.
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The state budget has money set aside for a Hate crimes task force. Governor Cuomo’s office reported that the Task Force will include members of the State Police, and they will work with the State Division of Human Rights, as well as Prosecutors, school district & local law Enforcement Agencies.
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Fire destroyed Christopher’s Restaurant on State Route 28 in Oneonta Saturday morning. A passing motorist called in the blaze at about 2:20 AM, fire investigators believe that the fire started in the front dining room & spread rapidly. No injuries were reported, fire companies from surrounding towns responded.
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April the Giraffe delivered a baby boy giraffe Saturday morning at Animal Adventure in the town of Colesville, with over 1 million watching around the world. Officials said that they would have a contest to name the baby shortly.
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Sidney Central School District is holding Kindergarten registration starting today through Friday April 28th. Registrations will be held weekdays from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Children must be five years old on or before December 1, 2017 in order to be eligible for kindergarten in September. More information is available at 561-7728.
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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 4-14-17

by wcdonews Posted on April 14, 2017

The Public Safety & Legal Affairs Committee of the Otsego County Board of Representatives announced that they continue to investigate the situation regarding Sergeant Ros Devlin of the Otsego County Corrections Department, who is also the son of Otsego County Sheriff Richard Devlin. Ros Devlin was accused of using excessive violence as a corrections officer, he is also accused of making threats, possibly against area schools and the public in general that led to his pistol permit being revoked, and he was banned from being on County Property, and his behavior was being investigated by the County District Attorney’s office, The County’s Labor Attorney, the Sheriff’s Department & State Police. Sheriff Devlin was requested to recuse himself from the investigation due to an obvious conflict of interest, which he initially refused; County officials said that the Sheriff did not advise them of his original disciplinary action until April 10th. The investigation is continuing.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 21 year old Alissa Young of Hancock, Thursday for 1 count of Driving While Ability Impaired Drugs plus other charges, Following the report of a vehicle going off the road and into a ditch on State Highway 97 in the Town of Hancock, she was arraigned and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 bail bond. Deputies also arrested Young’s passenger, 26-year-old Anthony Rhinebeck of Hancock, for Criminal Possession of a Hypodermic Instrument, he is accused of possessing 3 hypodermic instruments, Rhinebeck was arraigned and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 bail bond.
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The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance announced that they have extended the hours of its Income Tax Call Center through the April 18 filing deadline to assist taxpayers. On Monday & Tuesday, the call center at 518-457-5181 will remain open until 7:30 p.m. to assist taxpayers with last minute tax return filing questions. For taxpayers using a home computer or mobile device, many questions can be answered at tax.ny.gov.
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A special meeting for Afton Village Residents meeting will be held on Sunday, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the Bolster Community Center, on Main Street. Residents will hear about 2 grants that could benefit the Village, & ask questions to the consultants from GeoEco Design, regarding the Economic Revitalization Strategic Plan. More information is available at 639-4849.
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Rotary District 7170 has received a Rotary Global grant to help with the local fight against heroin & Opioid abuse in 7 local counties, including Chenango, Delaware Otsego & Broome Counties. District Grant Committee Chairperson Lana Rouff told WCDO News what the money would be used for:

(Lana Rouff 4-14-17)

Rouff said that the money will also be used of an Internet program to target those who may be using Opioids and get them the help they need.
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The Delaware County Tourism Advisory Board is now accepting applications for funding under the newly created Tourism Promotion & Development Grant program. This program will provide funding assistance to eligible applicants for projects that seek to attract visitors to Delaware County and enhance the overall tourism industry. Applications for grant assistance must be hand-delivered to the Delaware County Department of Economic Development or postmarked by 5:00pm on May 17th. More information is available at 607-832-5123.
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4 Chenango County Farms will benefit following an announcement by Governor Cuomo, to address the impact of climate change on agriculture. The Chenango County Soil and Water Conservation District was awarded $67,716 to work with four farms to plant 1,015 acres of cover crops over a three year period, to improve soil quality, reduce erosion, increase soil organic matter and improve resiliency to the farm from extreme weather conditions like floods & droughts.

State Police arrested 34 year old Rachel Howard of Burlington Flats for the Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated with a B.A.C. result of .18 and other traffic violations. This arrest occurred after a traffic stop when Howard was observed driving across hazard markings while on County Route 22 in the Town of Exeter. An investigation determined that she was driving while highly intoxicated. Howard was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Exeter Court on April 19, 2017.
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The New York State Museum is opening a new exhibit on the Empire State’s experience in World War I. The exhibit titled “A Spirit of Sacrifice: New York State in the First World War” opens on Saturday, just over a week after the nation marked the 100th anniversary of the United States’ entry into the conflict fought from August 1914 to November 1918. The exhibit’s highlights include a life-size recreation of a trench on the Western Front. The exhibit at the downtown Albany museum runs through June 3, 2018. More than 500,000 New Yorkers served during WWI, the most of any state. Nearly 14,000 lost their lives.
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The State DEC is opening spring turkey season on May 1 in the upstate counties. The DEC’s annual youth turkey hunting weekend is scheduled for April 22 & 23, for junior hunters ages 12-15. The DEC encourages experienced hunters to take a novice hunter afield this spring, more information about turkey hunting in New York, see the 2016-17 Hunting and Trapping Regulations Guide or visit the “Turkey Hunting” pages of DEC’s website at dec.ny.gov.
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Today is the last day to sign up for free income tax preparation in Chenango County through the Colgate University Volunteer income tax assistance program. Residents who earned less than $54,000 may be eligible to participate, more information, can be made through Cornell Cooperative Extension at 99 Broad Street in Norwich, at 334-5841. The deadline to file state & federal income taxes is Tuesday April 18th this year.
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The city of Oneonta department of public service announced that curbside pick up of brush & yard waste will begin again on Monday April 17th. Wards 1-4 will get their waste picked up stating on Monday, wards 5 through 8 will get their first pick up April 24th. More information about what is collectable or the city schedule, can contact the department at 432-2100 during regular business hours.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 4-13-17

by wcdonews Posted on April 13, 2017

The pending homicide case against Ernest & Heather Franklin of Guilford in Chenango County Court has now received national attention, with the bail hearing transcripts from last week included in “People Magazine” Chenango County District attorney Joseph McBride stated at the hearing that the Franklins allegedly killed their special needs adopted son Jeffrey, and then set the family residence on fire, after watching the movie “Manchester By The Sea” on February 28th, which contained scenes with a murdered child & an arson fire. McBride commented to WCDO News about the case’s timeline:

(Joe McBride 4-13-17)

Bail for Ernest Franklin was set at $250,000 cash or $500,000 bond; Bail for Heather Franklin was set at $125,000 cash or $250,000 bond.
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State lawmakers will work on other issues now that the state budget was completed last weekend. State Senator Fred Akshar told WCDO news what he liked in the final plan.

(Fred Akshar 4-13-17)

Akshar said that he was also happy that millions of dollars in tax & fee increases favored by downstate concerned were not included in the final budget plan.
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The Oneonta Downtown Revitalization Plan process is moving forward, Oneonta mayor Gary Herzig explains:

(Gary Herzig 4-13-17)

Herzig said that many smaller downtown projects will be tackled first, the larger plans require a lengthier regulatory process before construction begins.
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Tonight is the home opener for the newly branded Binghamton “Rumble Ponies” Baseball team, at NYSEG Stadium. Team Spokesman Ed Saunders told WCDO about the many fan friendly improvements & attractions for fans this year:

(Ed Saunders 4-13-17)

Tickets are on sale at the NYSEG Stadium box office or at Bingrp.com. Saunders said that the team is still affiliated with the New York Mets, regardless of the team name change.
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Chenango county sheriffs department responded to county route 17 in the town of Oxford for a 1-vehicle accident Wednesday. 26-year-old Christina Graham of Norwich lost control of her vehicle went off the roadway & into a tree. Graham was airlifted to Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse for head trauma, her 6 year old son was taken to Wilson hospital for a shoulder injury, the investigation is continuing.
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State Police arrested 18-year-old Austin Carr and 16 year old Cody Ferrara of Guilford for 2ND Degree Burglary, following an investigation into a forced entry burglary at a home on North Pond Road in the Town of Guilford, where numerous electronic items were taken. Carr & Ferrara were arraigned in the Town of Guilford court and were remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $1,000 cash bail.
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28-year-old Adam Alexander of Afton pleaded guilty in Broome County Court to 2nd degree manslaughter & driving a vehicle with a BAC higher than .08, in connection with the death of 36-year-old Jason Smith in the town of Colesville last September 5th. Alexander’s vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of state routes 235 & 7; he collided with Smith’s Motorcycle. Alexander faces sentencing on June 22nd.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-12-17

by wcdonews Posted on April 12, 2017

Governor Cuomo today signed legislation enacting the Excelsior Scholarship to provide tuition-free college at New York’s public universities to families making up to $125,000 a year.

(Cuomo 4-12-17)

The legislation was passed as part of the State Budget, the Budget additionally includes $8 million to provide open educational resources, including e-books, to students at SUNY and CUNY colleges to help defray the cost of textbooks.
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State Police Superintendent George Beach announced that the State Police have launched a new recruiting effort to attract qualified candidates to become State Troopers. The State Police will be holding a new Trooper entrance examination this fall, on October 7th, 14th. 21st & 28th at several locations around the state. Online applications are now being accepted at nytrooper.com.
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The State DEC reminds residents that a statewide burn ban is in effect until May 14th. DEC officials said that the lack of snow cover over much of the state and rising temperatures in the forecast means that conditions are favorable for the rapid spread of wildfires.
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The General Clinton Canoe Regatta Hall of Fame Committee announced this year’s 6 inductees, Spokesman Greg Davie told WCDO News who this year’s recipients are:

(Greg Davie 4-12-17)

The induction ceremony will be held on the afternoon of Saturday May 27th during the Regatta weekend at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge.
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Hartwick College and SUNY Oneonta announced that the OH-Fest on Saturday April 22nd. This year, there will be a street fair from 1:00 to 5:00 PM on Main Street; there will be a free concert in Neahwa Park from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM featuring Jesse McCartney.
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Broome County Executive Jason Garnar announced his efforts to work with local municipalities under Governor Cuomo’s Shared Services Property Tax Savings Plan. The panel will be comprised of the Mayor or Supervisor from each city, town and village in Broome County. The first meeting of the Shared Services panel will be Thursday, April 13 at 10:00 AM at Cornell Cooperative Extension on Front Street; the public is invited to make recommendations at three public meetings. The first meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 20th in the Decker Room of the Broome County Library from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. If the plan is approved it will be presented to the public in September 2017.
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The Otsego County Planning Department is hosting a FREE training program tonight for members of planning boards and zoning boards of appeals. The workshop will be held at the Otsego County MEADOWS OFFICE COMPLEX, County Highway 33w, in Cooperstown.

State Police and the Broome County SIU Task Force executed a search warrant at 24 Dennison Avenue in Binghamton. Officers located and seized $2,834.00 in cash, plus, cocaine, marijuana, digital scales, materials used to package narcotics and a counterfeit $20.00 bill. 37 year old Shupin Cooper was charged with Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance, Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia & Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. Cooper was arraigned in the City of Binghamton Court and remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail.
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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 4-11-17

by wcdonews Posted on April 11, 2017

The 100th anniversary of the New York State Police is being commemorated today at the Cavalry Club In Manlius, where State Police Superintendent George Beach & Troop D Commanding officer Mark Lincoln dedicated an historical marker, where the first troopers officially began their training in 1917. The State Police were officially established on April 11th 1917 as a full service Law Enforcement Agency by then Governor Charles Whitman.
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Lawmakers managed to get a new State budget enacted about 7 days late, State Senator Jim Seward commented:

(Seward 4-11-17)

The Budget Boosts Funding For The Tuition Assistance Program, Secures Funding for Improvements at BELLEAYRE Mountain Ski Center, Special SUNY Impact Aid For The Cities OF Cortland & Oneonta, plus key agricultural programs, & pay increases for Direct Care workers
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US Senator Charles Schumer is calling on the USDA to make crop insurance for malt barley more accessible to New York Farmers who want to get involved in the craft Brewery industry. Schumer said that New York craft breweries need state grown Malt Barley to make their beer, but many farmers are unwilling to plant it because it’s prone to losses from severe weather & disease. Schumer said that more farmers would take the risk if they had access to Federal Crop Insurance like growers in other states do, that insurance is only available in 4 New York Counties.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Annual Awards Gala at the Castle on the Delaware, in Walton on Wednesday, May 17th from 5:30 to 8:30 PM. Awards will be presented for Businesses of the Year, the new Business of the Year, a Tourism Award & Business Advocate of the Year. Chamber members need to register or pay online visit delawarecounty.org, more information is available at 746-2281.
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A special meeting for Afton Village Residents meeting will be held on Sunday, April 23rd from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the Bolster Community Center, on Main Street. Residents will hear about 2 grants that could benefit the Village, residents can ask questions and give your feedback and ideas, to the consultants from GeoEco Design, as they discuss their Economic Revitalization Strategic Plan. More information is available at 639-4849.
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The State Department of Taxation and Finance today reminded all taxpayers that they have 3 extra days to file their federal and state income tax returns this year. The deadline to file and pay is Tuesday, April 18th, instead of April 15th, which falls on a Saturday this year. Also, Emancipation Day, which is a legal holiday in Washington, D.C., will be observed on that Monday April 17th, which pushes the nation’s filing deadline to the 18th.
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The Arc Otsego will host a free Self-Direction Information Session on Thursday, April 27, 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, they will discuss what self-direction is, what can be included in self-directed supports and services, and provides an overview of the process of becoming truly self-directed. Pre-registration by Tuesday, April 25th is requested; more information or pre-registration is available at 267-3210.
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Governor Cuomo signed legislation raising the age of criminal responsibility to 18-years-old, ensuring that young people in New York who commit non-violent crimes receive the intervention and evidence-based treatment they need. New York was previously one of only two states in the nation that automatically processed all 16- and 17-year-olds as adults in the criminal justice system, no matter their offense.
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A public hearing will be held in Oneonta tonight regarding the future of fire protection for those in the Town of Oneonta. The town has paid for fire services from the City of Oneonta Fire Department; tonight’s public hearing will gauge public opinion on whether that set up should remain, or should the Town of Oneonta set up their own Volunteer fire department. The Public hearing will be held at the Elm Park Church at 401 Chestnut Street in Oneonta starting at 6:00 PM.
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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 4-10-17

by wcdonews Posted on April 10, 2017

U.S. Senator Charles Schumer stopped at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich this morning, to announce his plans to present legislation to permanently install the Medicaid Dependant Hospitals program and the Low Volume programs that are currently set to expire on September 30th.

(Schumer 4-10-17)

UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital is a recipient of both programs and would loose $1.8 million dollars annually & over 20 Million dollars in future years, if those 2 programs are not be renewed. The hospital has an annual budget of $65,000,000, 44% of their patients are on Medicaid, and about 50 patients a day use the Emergency room.
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Plans are continuing to get regular Rail service back to Chenango County soon. Chenango County IDA President Steve Craig comments:

(Steve Craig 4-10-17)

The section of the Utica Mainline through Chenango County has been closed since the 2006 floods wiped out major portion of track bed, the recent trial run of an engine showed that the track itself is ready to receive regular freight traffic.
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Otsego Now announced today that their newly created local development corporation, “Oneonta Rail Yards” has closed on approximately 80 acres of land surrounding the rail yards in the City of Oneonta. Otsego Now plans to move aggressively towards shovel-ready status for any and all of the developable land, and will initiate environmental reviews of the property immediately. Otsego Now’s purchase of the rail yards property is tied to the kickoff of an update of the City’s comprehensive plan and downtown revitalization plans.
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The Northeast Classic Car Museum today announced that their next exhibit will feature Convertibles & Motorcycles. “Open Road Open SKY’ will be unveiled to members & Exhibitors on May 19th, the exhibit will open to the public in May, as part of the Museum’s 20th Anniversary in Norwich.
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The annual Big Wheels Golf Tournament, held at the Delhi College Golf Course on Friday, May 12th. The event serves as a primary fundraiser for programs and services, which provide assistance to Delaware County senior citizens. The field is limited to a maximum of 104 players; Entry forms with check must be received by April 30th. More information is available at the Delaware County Office for the Aging at 607-832-5750.
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Governor Cuomo announced an agreement on a $153.1 billion budget over the weekend.

(Cuomo 4-10-17)

The budget agreement includes a 1.1 Billion dollar increase in school funding, adds a tuition-free college program for middle class families making less than $125,000 a year, & it raises the age of criminal responsibility to 18, so that 16- and 17-year-olds are no longer automatically processed as adults.
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Bail was set in Chenango County Court Friday for Ernest & Heather Franklin of Guilford, they have been charged by a Chenango County Grand Jury with Murder & Arson for allegedly killing their 16 year old son Jeffrey & Setting fire to the family home on State Route 8 on March 1st to cover up the crime. Bail for Ernest Franklin was set at $250,000 cash or $500,000 bond; Bail for Heather Franklin was set at $125,000 cash or $250,000 bond.
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State Police reported that 59-year-old Mark Masler of Triangle was pronounced dead after suffering severe burns in a fire Saturday afternoon. Masler was transported to Wilson memorial Hospital & then to Upstate Medical in Syracuse where he passed away. 1 other person escaped without injuries, the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 4-7-17

by wcdonews Posted on April 7, 2017

The Flood warning is continuing to be issued by the National Weather service for the WCDO listening area through Saturday afternoon. In Sidney, Mayor Andy Matviak told WCDO what is expected after consulting with Sidney High School Science Teacher & Meteorologist Rich Townsend this morning:

(Andy Matviak 4-7-17)

Minor flooding has been reported along the Susquehanna River in Unadilla & Bainbridge locally, as well as in Walton on the Delaware River, and in Sherburne & Greene along the Chenango River. River Gauges can be accessed at WCDORadio.com & click on the River Levels Icon.
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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold the Annual Arts & Music Festival on July 15th in Keith Clark Park, as Main Street will be undergoing renovations during the summer months. The chamber is looking for vendors who want to participate to contact the Chamber soon, according to Stephanie Taylor & Teri Schunk:

(Steph Taylor-Teri Schunk 4-7-16)

This, the Headliners will be Woodshed Prophets, The Art portion of the event is being coordinated by Dan Harrington of the Harrington Gallery. Other scheduled activities will include the Classic Car Cruise in, Cullman Days and the event will also fall on the Sidney Alumni weekend.
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The group that has run the “Milk Bar” at The New York State Fair since 1952 is pulling out because of funding issues. The not for profit New York State Dairy Exhibits received only half of the $90,000 subsidy that they usually receive from the state to cover expenses, the Cuomo administration said that the state will run the Milk Bar at the State Fair this year.
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Chenango Arts Council will have the “Open Hand Theater” presenting “The Chocolate War”. Council Interim Executive Director Alecia O’Neill explains:

(Alecia O’Neill 4-7-17)

The show will be held at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in Norwich at 2:00 PM Sunday, more information about this & other events can be accessed at Chenango Arts.org or at 336-2787.
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The village of Sidney announced that Keith Clark Park Is closed until further notice, and minor flooding in anticipated in the River Street Area from the Fire House to State Route 8. Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak comments:

(Andy Matviak 4-6-17)

Matviak said that those with questions could call the Sidney Fire Department at 561-2313 or 561-2312. Updates will be posted to Village of Sidney website or the Villages Face book Page, river levels can be found at wcdoonline.com & click on the river levels icon.
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More than 300 fire departments across New York State have already signed up for the seventh annual RecruitNY weekend, a major initiative of the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY). On April 29-30, firehouses across the State will open their doors to the public in an effort to increase membership in the volunteer fire service. Members of the public are invited to visit their local firehouses, where volunteer firefighters will be conducting tours of their facilities, demonstrating firefighting techniques, and allowing visitors to try on turnout gear. more information, is available at recruitny.org.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a membership Breakfast in Hancock this morning. The Networking Breakfast will be held from 8:30 to 10:00 am at the Hancock House at 137 East Main Street in Hancock.
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The Delaware County Tourism Advisory Board will meet this morning at 10am at the County Office Building, 111 Main Street, Delhi. The meeting is open to the public.
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