WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 10-21-16

by wcdonews Posted on October 21, 2016

On Wednesday Oneonta Police assisted the Otsego County probation Department with items located during a routine visit of a person on probation. Officer confiscated 40 bags of heroin, Packaging materials, Scales & A small quantity of marijuana, police arrested 30 year old Daniel Londner of Oneonta for Criminal possession of a controlled substance, Criminally using of drug paraphernalia and unlawful possession of marijuana, Londner was held pending arraignment in the City of Oneonta Court
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After many years as the Chief of the Sidney Police Department, Mike Hood is stepping down next week, to be replaced by 23-year Sidney Police Department veteran Jan Gorshack. Hood Commented about his years as the Sidney Police Chief:

(Mike Hood 10-21-16)

Hood’s last official day as Sidney Police Chief is October 28th, he will work part time for the Bainbridge Police Department & the Delaware County Sheriff’s department.
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The Chenango County IDA announced significant progress in its Rail Revitalization project, which aims to restore service to the 45 ½ miles of the Utica Mainline track between the Madison and Broome County lines. Frontier Railroad Services of New Stanton, PA is nearing completion of the construction phase of the project, which repaired numerous washouts caused by floods in 2006 and 2011. Chenango County IDA Spokesman Steve Craig comments:

(Steve Craig 10-21-16)

Frontier is working with IDA’s engineers at Stone Consulting on the final “punch list” of remaining tasks.
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The Maine-Endwell Little League World Series team will be honored at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown this weekend. The Maine-Endwell team was the champions of Little League World Series in August, Team members and coaches will visit the Hall of Fame on Sunday, for a special 1:00 PM ceremony hosted by Hall of Fame President Jeff Idelson.
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The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers at The Amphenol Corporation of Sidney will be voting on a new contract tomorrow. Union members will receive & review the contract proposal tomorrow morning, and then vote at the Sidney High School Gym. The Union & Amphenol negotiate a new deal every 3 years.
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From September 2015 to September 2016, New York State’s private sector job count climbed by 115,100, or 1.5 percent, according to preliminary figures released today by the New York State Department of Labor. In September 2016, the state’s private sector job count fell by 4,400. Since the beginning of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s administration, New York State’s economy has added 839,500 private sector jobs and experienced employment growth in 58 of the past 69 months. In September 2016, the statewide unemployment rate increased from 4.8% to 5.0%, which was equal to the comparable U.S. unemployment rate of 5.0%.
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Governor Cuomo announced $1 million in funding is available to assist new and early-stage farmers through the State New Farmers Grant Fund. The Fund will provide grants of up to $50,000 to assist with up to 50% of eligible project costs, with the remaining 50% matched by the recipient. This year, the program has eliminated the 150 acres or fewer requirements and is now accepting farm applicants of all sizes. The application and guidelines are available online at http://esd.ny.gov. The deadline for submission is January 27th.
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Governor Cuomo announced that the Department of Financial Services has issued guidance to health insurers outlining new insurance coverage requirements for substance abuse treatment. Under the new law, health insurers will be required to cover medication, including naloxone, for detoxification or maintenance treatment of substance use disorders under large group policies. Health insurers will also be required to provide coverage without preauthorization for inpatient substance abuse treatment in facilities that participate in their networks and are certified by the State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services.
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Another Blood drive will be held in West Oneonta today from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, at 107 Balmoral Drive. To make an appointment to donate blood, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
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Sportsfield Specialties has completed a recent expansion to their manufacturing facility in Delhi. The company is inviting the public to their Open House Saturday, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM it will include tours, demonstrations, family activities, and complimentary refreshments.
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The Sidney American Legion is hosting a fundraiser Saturday for Camp Hope Veterans Outreach. Spokesman Larry Halbert explains:

(Larry Halbert 10-21-16)

The fundraiser will be held at the Sidney American Legion at 22 Union Street, Sidney from 1:00 until 5:00 PM, they are asking for donations of services, products and gift certificates to auction or a monetary donation, in order to buy property & start The Camp Hope facility.
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The Jericho Arts Council will feature the bluegrass music of “Zink & Company Saturday night. Spokesman Phillip Wade comments:

(Phillip Wade 10-21-16)

ZINK & COMPANY will perform at the Town Hall Theatre on Main Street in Bainbridge beginning at 7:00 PM
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The Village of Sidney Police Department is collecting unused & unwanted medications at a “Take Back” event Saturday. Offer Jan Gorshack explains:

(Jan Gorshack 10-21-16)

Gorshack said that they can NOT collect needles & sharps at the event, but can take prescription & over the counter medications, preferably in their original containers.
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The Bainbridge Rotary Club is hosting its 4th Annual Fall Festival & Pie Run 5K on Saturday, at 10:00 a.m. with our Pie Run; a fun 5K walk/run around General Clinton Park. Participants are encouraged to come in their best Halloween costume and winners are rewarded with a homemade pie. Registration for the 5K and pie contest is available at Bainbridge-NY-Rotary.com.
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Republican Congressional Candidate Claudia Tenney will be speaking at the Bainbridge Town Hall tonight at 6:30 PM. Tenney is the Republican candidate for the Congressional District 22 seat being vacated by Richard Hanna, she is facing Democrat Kim Myers & Independent candidate Martin Babinec. The public is invited to attend.

 

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 10-20-16

by wcdonews Posted on October 20, 2016

Governor Cuomo today announced that his administration has reached a three-year labor agreement with the New York State Public Employees Federation. PEF is one of the largest unions in the United States and is New York’s second-largest state-employee union, representing 54,000 workers. The three-year contract agreement includes a 2 percent increase in 2016-17, 2 percent increase in 2017-18 and a 2 percent increase in 2018-19. Both the state and PEF agree to work together on a plan to reduce out-of-control healthcare costs. Other elements of the contract will be released shortly. The contract must now be approved by its Executive Board and ratified by its membership.
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Operation Merry Christmas is asking for calls right now from low income families whose children would like Christmas presents this year. Program Coordiantor Ginny Ireland explains:

(Ginny Ireland 10-20-16)

Ireland said that once all the requests are made, the tags on Christmas Trees will show up in many Tri-Town Area Establsihments, patrons will take tags & return with the request item, the give away will be on December 10th at 44 Union Street in Sidney.
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Oneonta Police responded to a possible drug overdoese death on Orchard Street on Tuesday. 45 year old Matthew Hill was found deceased in his apartment where drugs were located, he had been arrested in August by Oneonta Police on drug charges.
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Governor Cuomo today announced that State Park campgrounds set a new record for attendance for the fifth consecutive year. Through Columbus Day, campsites, cabins and cottages across the state were occupied for more than 633,000 nights, surpassing 2015’s record of 623,891 nights. State Park camping occupancy has climbed nearly 17 percent since 2009.
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NYSEG is reporting that about 140 customers in Chenango County were without power, mainly in Guilford Oxford & Bainbridge. Crews hope to have power restored shortly.
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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office has been receiving a large number of larcenies from vehicles over the last couple of weeks. We ask that people remain vigilant and make sure that they do not leave anything of value in their vehicles as well as keeping their vehicles locked. The investigation into these incidents is ongoing and we ask that if anyone has any information on these larcenies to contact the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office at (607)334-2000.
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Tickets for the Bainbridge Commitment to Community Dinner will be available for only a few more days. The Dinner will honor the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year; John Payne & Business of the Year: Nana’s Keepsakes, it will be held at the Sundown Golf & Country Club on Saturday, October 29th. Tickets for the dinner are available to purchase at the Bainbridge Town Clerk’s Office, NBT Bank in Bainbridge, Bob’s Diner & Nana’s Keepsakes or you can contact Chris Smith @ 967-3005.  Tickets will be available for purchase until Saturday, October 22nd.

NYSERDA’s NY-Sun PV Trainers Network and the Otsego County Planning Department invite all local public officials to attend the Land Use Planning and Zoning for Solar Workshop tonight. The workshop will cover information on current solar topics, including relevant property tax topics related to solar development and agricultural assessments. The presentation will take place at the ETC Room, at the Milford BOCES at 1914 County Route 35, tonight from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
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2 more blood donation opportunities will be held in Otsego County today. A blood drive will be held in Franklin from 1:30 to 6:30 PM at the Franklin Methodist Church, 101 Main Street, and another will be in Oneonta from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Fox Hospital Levine Center, at 1 Norton Avenue. Appointments can be made by downloading the Red Cross Blood donor App, online at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
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The City of Oneonta will be paving the utility trenches at the intersection of Chestnut street & West Street today & tomorrow between the hours of 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM, 2 way traffic will be maintained but traffic delays can be expected, West Street will require closing to through traffic between chestnut & Center during the work hours & detours will be set up along Church Street. More information is available at 432-6465.
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The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting on Tonight 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 WEDNESDAY 10-19-16

by wcdonews Posted on October 19, 2016

State Police arrested 30-year-old Sabrina Johnson of South New Berlin for DWI and other traffic violations, following a 1-vehicle crash on County Route 41 in the Town of Columbus. Johnson was not injured in the crash; she was issued tickets returnable in the Town of Columbus Court on November 2nd.
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The Bridge to Employment and Academic Marketplace Program, also known as “BEAM” is looking for area residents ages 19 to 30 who are looking for work, or training for jobs in the local economy. Spokesman Alan Sessions explains:

(Alan Sessions 10-19-16)

More information about the program is available at 432-4800 extension 109 or by e-mail: cdoworkforce@gmail.com or at the BEAM Facebook page.
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Governor Cuomo’s popularity is still over 50%, according to the latest Siena Research Institute poll released today. 56% of respondents still view Cuomo favorably, down slightly from 57% in September, 41% have an unfavorable opinion of Cuomo, up slightly from last month. In spite of the arrests of Former aides, Cuomo is viewed favorably by 71% of Democrats and 52% of independents; about 66% of Republicans view him unfavorably. Cuomo polled weakly in the upstate counties, where 52% view him unfavorably and 45% favorably.
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The meeting of the Oneonta Planning commission originally scheduled for today has been cancelled. The next meeting has been scheduled for November 16th in the Common Council Chambers at City Hall.
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Long time area Physician Dr. Abraham Saludo died last week in Sidney at the age of 80. Calling hours are today from 1:00-3:00pm and 6:00-8:00pm at C. H. Landers Funeral Chapel, on Main Street in Sidney. A funeral mass will take place at Sacred Heart Church on Thursday morning at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to the Sidney Emergency Squad, the Sacred Heart Church, of Sidney.
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The City of Oneonta will be crack sealing the Dietz Street parking lot and several other city streets beginning tomorrow morning. The work will begin at 7:00 AM, and signage & flaggers will guide traffic through the affected streets. More information is available at 432-2100. In the event of a rain out, the work will proceed the following day.
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Governor Cuomo hosted the New York State Tourism and Craft Beverage Summit Tuesday in Albany, where the state’s largest investment in tourism to date of $55 million was announced; dedicated to promoting New York’s attractions, drawing more visitors, creating jobs and further growing the both industries. Initiatives include new welcome centers in every region of the state that will feature Taste NY markets and offer locally-grown produce, and an additional $2 million in funding to promote special events specifically related to agritourism and the craft beverage industry
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Governor Cuomo announced the launch of 5 public service announcements as part of a campaign to urge New Yorkers to join together in the fight against addiction. The statewide “Combat Addiction” campaign emphasizes the far-reaching effects of addiction and connects New Yorkers with information and support services through social media, public service announcements. The ads direct individuals to a #Combat Addiction web page, which includes informational sections for individuals, families, friends, medical practitioners, law enforcement, educators, and community organizations.
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A Town of Oxford resident was arrested by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. 46-year-old David Mack was charged for allegedly possessing cocaine, while working at a Town of Norwich business. Mack will appear in the Town of Norwich Court at a later date.
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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 10-18-16

by wcdonews Posted on October 18, 2016

State Police arrested 35-year-old James Smith of Norwich for criminal sexual act & endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest occurred after troopers were advised of an incident that happened in the Town of Norwich, Smith is accused of having sexual contact by forcible compulsion, he was arraigned in the Town of Oxford court and was remanded to the Chenango County jail on $25,000 cash bail or $50,000 property bond, pending court action at a later date in the Town of Norwich court.
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Governor Cuomo announced the proposal of new regulations that would require the State Board of Parole commissioners to consider both an inmate’s current risk to public safety and that individual’s own needs, as well as offer explanations of those findings, before making any release decision. The proposed regulations would require the Board’s release determination to incorporate an inmate’s current score on a risk and needs assessment, Additionally, the regulations would direct the Board to consider the diminished culpability due to age at the time of the crime and to weigh any demonstrated growth and maturity since the time of the offense.
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The Sidney Police Department will host a “National Take Back” collection day on Saturday, Jan Gorshack of the Sidney Police Department explains:

(Gorshack 10-18-16)

The event runs form 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Saturday at the Sidney Police Department. Controlled, Non Controlled or over the counter medication will be accepted at that time, Liquid medications need to be capped & in their original container for disposal.
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The Society of American Florists has coordinated the “Petal It Forward campaign” for tomorrow. Sidney Flowers & Gifts owner Dan Cristelli explains:

(Dan Cristelli 10-18-16)

The event began in New York City & will be held in various communities around the country on Wednesday.
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An investigation is underway into the death of an inmate at the Broome county Jail. 34-year-old Kevin Carroll was taken to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City on September 27th, he died 3 days later. The state commission of Corrections is conducting the investigation, Carroll was being held in connection with a shooting in Binghamton in October 2014.
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The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting today. The meeting will begin at 2nd floor at the common council chambers on the 2nd floor of City Hall.
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The 2016 New York State Tourism and Craft Beverage Summit will bring hundreds of industry experts together on Tuesday, October 18 to discuss new strategies to strengthen the economy and create jobs in New York. The Summit will begin at 10 a.m. in the Hart Lounge at The Egg on the Empire State Plaza. The morning session will consist of presentations and discussions by State officials and industry experts on the impact of both industries across New York State.
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Governor Cuomo announced that from October 1 to October 14, the Department of Motor Vehicles automated online system processed 214,356 online voter registration applications, including 122,147 from first-time voters, shattering the previous one month set in the entire month of September. Since the state launched the online application system in 2012, the DMV website has processed 822,014 online voter registration applications, including 383,118 from first time voters.
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Another blood drive will be held locally today in Oneonta from 1:00 to 6:00 PM, The drive will be held at the Oneonta Elks Club, 84 Chestnut Street, appointments can be made with a download of the Red Cross Blood Donor App, at redcrossblood.org or 1-800-RED CROSS. All blood types are needed.
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The Greater Afton Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Fall 2016 Four Chamber Mixer today at 6:00 pm at the Highway 7 Bar and Grill on route 7 in Bainbridge. the Guest Speaker will be Rich Cuthbertson regarding the Afton Sertoma
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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 10-17-16

by wcdonews Posted on October 17, 2016

Delaware County Sheriff Deputies arrested 45-year-old Charles Locke of Oneonta Saturday for Aggravated DWI, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation and several other traffic violations. The arrest came from a traffic stop on State Highway 357 in the Town of Franklin, where a vehicle Locke was operating had been stopped for vehicle and traffic violations. Further investigation revealed that Locke was found to be operating in an intoxicated state while having a passenger that was less than 16 years old. Locke was arraigned in the Town of Hamden Court where he was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility.
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State police arrested 38-year-old Jillenia Murphy of Sidney for felony assault and arrested her husband 54-year-old Joseph Murphy of Sidney for 3rd degree assault. Troopers responded to the report of a dispute at a home on Oak Hill Spur Road in the Town of Afton, they accuse Jillenia Murphy of striking her husband with a curtain rod. The Murphy’s were arraigned in the Town of Afton court and were remanded to the Chenango County jail on $2,000 cash bail or $4,000 property bond; their next court dates are pending.
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State Senator Jim Seward announced a special state grant of $20,000 to support the Center for Continuing Adult Learning, Which offers a wide range of classes to adults from Otsego, Delaware, and Schoharie counties. The grant funds will support scholarships for individuals who are unable to afford the CCAL membership fee; a portion of the funds will be used for needed office equipment and to establish new classes
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Delaware County Sheriff Deputies arrested 24-year-old Eric White of Franklin  Saturday for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the 2nd Degree. The arrest stemmed from a traffic stop on State Highway 357, when White was found to be operating while his driving privileges had been suspended. White was arraigned in the Town of Delhi Court where he was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility in lieu of $3000 bail.
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Governor Cuomo today announced a contract for the installation of 300 electric vehicle-charging stations at public locations across New York. The plan calls for New York achieve its goal for a 40% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 from 1990 levels and ensuring 50 percent of electricity consumed comes from renewable energy sources by 2030.
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The state ethics committee has issued proposed regulations for state lobbyists. The Joint Commission of Public Ethics will seek public comments & will hold hearings on the proposal before a final draft is ready. The Commission states that more than 240 million dollars was spent on lobbying last year in trying to influence lawmakers, proposed changes include lowering the filing threshold from = for total lobbying expenditures from $50,000 to $15,000, and reducing the minimum contribution amount that requires disclosure from $5,000 to $2,500.
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The sale of organic farm products is one the rise, according to state comptroller Tom DiNapoli. There was a 56% increase in sales between 2008 & 2014, with sales of $164 million dollars, followed by another 35% increase in 2015. New York has 917 organic farms, encompassing 213,000 acres.

A non-partisan New York organization that advocates for transparency in government says it will begin posting the spending records of local municipalities online. Reclaim New York officials say the information comes from hundreds of requests for records under the state’s Freedom of Information Law. The database will include county, city, town, school district, and village expenditure records. The information will allow taxpayers to see how their money is being spent.
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New York trails other states, in modernizing its 911 systems to handle greater cell phone use, in part because lawmakers use money intended for that purpose to plug holes in the state budget. An upgraded 911 system would make it easier to pinpoint the location of cell phone callers or accept 911 text messages. Like many states, New York imposes a surcharge on cell phone bills to support local 911 systems. New York officials dispute claims they aren’t doing enough for 911. They say since 2010 the state has awarded more than $48 million to support 911 upgrades
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Tioga Downs continues to build toward being a full-fledged casino. Officials announced that the first batch of new slot machines arrived at Tioga Downs as they continue expansion into a resort casino. 63 machines arrived last week, with nearly 900 more on the way.
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If you obtained an automatic 6-month extension to file your New York state income tax returns, you have until the end of the day today to file. The State Department of Taxation & Finance expects about 350,000 returns that received extensions, once they are reviewed & finalized, the department will have processed more than 10 million income tax returns this year.
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WCDO NEWS 10-14-16

by wcdonews Posted on October 14, 2016

The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office responded to Palmatier Road in the Town Greene for a reported missing person Thursday. The Missing person is identified as 17 year old Angel Kocijanski-Pruitt, she is 5’11” tall and weighs 240 pounds with long curly brown hair and blue eyes, she was last seen getting into a small gold colored car, which headed south toward State Highway 79. Deputies reported that Angel did not appear to be distressed & she had her small black dog with her in the car. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office with any information at 334-2000.
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Otsego county sheriff’s deputies arrested 36-year-old Delphina Vance of Unadilla on a variety of drug charges, for allegedly possessing over 30 bags of heroin, plus marijuana & drug paraphernalia, and for driving with a suspended license. Vance was arraigned & was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 bong pending court action on Monday.
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35-year-old Michael Fiocco of the town of Maine was sentenced to 20 years to life in Broome County Court yesterday for the killing of Shannon Laskaris. Fiocco was found guilty of 1st degree manslaughter for the December 2014 death of his girlfriend.
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State Police charged 28 year old Adam Youngblood of Binghamton was issued traffic tickets for failing to stop for a school bus, driving on the shoulder and leaving the pavement to pass on the right illegally, when he passed Chenango Forks school bus October 6th. Youngblood turned himself in after seeing the video of his vehicle on TV & Social Media; 15-year-old Alex Menard narrowly missed being hit by the Youngblood vehicle while exiting the school bus on state route 369.
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The DCMO BOCES & SUNY Oneonta secondary education will offer 6th & 7th grade boys a free career exploration opportunity called “It’s A Guy Thing” at the Oneonta campus Saturday. Over 150 area boys are scheduled to attend the event starting at 8:30 tomorrow morning, the boys will get to meet with area leaders & mentors regarding career possibilities in the region. More information is available at dcoboces.com/learn.

37 year old Rasheen Sanders of Binghamton was found guilty Thursday after a trial in Broome County Court. Sanders was arrested in April in Binghamton by State Police, possessing about $12,000 worth of heroin for sale. Sanders was found guilty of 3 counts of 3rd degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, & tampering with physical evidence. He is expected to be sentenced on December 13th.
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The New York State Public Service Commission announced that the price of natural gas and electricity this winter is expected to be lower than the 5-year historical average. A residential customer using 600 kWh per month is expected to pay about $41 per month, or about 14% less than the 5 year average, The average residential customer using 700 therms of natural gas can expect to pay about $693, or about 10% less than the 5-year historical average, The state’s major energy utilities expect to have adequate supplies on hand.
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The Chenango Arts Council presents its first performance of the season, “Swinging with the Rat Pack” a recreation of the shows of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. Spokesperson Alecia O’Neill explains:

(O’Neill 10-14-16)

The Performance begins at 7:00 PM Saturday in the Martin W. Kappel Theater, 27 West Main Street, Norwich. Tickets or more information is available at 336-ARTS or ChenangoArts.org
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On Saturday at 2:00 PM, the Delaware County Historical Association in Delhi sponsors a reading and book signing by local author Diane Galusha, Who is the author of the newly republished Liquid Assets: A History of New York City’s Water System. “Building the Delaware Tunnels,” will focus on the construction of the East and West Delaware Tunnels that carry water from the Pepacton and Cannonsville Reservoirs to the Rondout Reservoir in Ulster County. The expanded edition of Liquid Assets adds to this history water projects and watershed protection programs over the past 20 years. More information is available at 746-3849, or dcha-ny.org.
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WCDO NEWS 10-13-16

by wcdonews Posted on October 13, 2016

The stalking case of Cal Harris of Spencer in town of Oneonta court has been postponed to November 10th. Harris was originally due in court today following his arrest on June 10th, for allegedly stalking state police investigator Terry Schultz in front of the Schultz home, after the Investigator testified in Harris’s most recent murder trial in Schoharie County Court. Harris is charged with 4th degree stalking,
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Schuyler County District Attorney Joseph Fazzary has been named a Special Prosecutor in the investigation of Broome County Executive Debbie Preston, is accused of using a Town of Conklin credit card for personal use, when she was the Conklin Town Supervisor. Broome County District Attorney Steven Cornwell recused himself from this investigation earlier this week, On Tuesday, Preston admitted that as Conklin Supervisor she bought personal items with a Town of Conklin credit card in 2011 but said she paid the balance on the card with her own money. State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli has been requested to perform a full audit of the town of Conklin’s book during Presto’s tenure.
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The State Police Academy Graduation was held this morning in Albany, with more that 200 new Troopers added to the ranks. One of the new Troopers hails from Guilford, according to State Assemblyman Cliff crouch:

(Crouch 10-13-16)

Also, Trooper Arron Whitney of Endwell graduated today, he commented about his achievement:

(Trooper Whitney 10-13-16)

Trooper Whitney will be assigned to Troop C, This year’s class is the 204th to graduate from the State Police Academy.
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The state Department of Health overpaid managed care organizations nearly $19 million for the state fiscal year 2014-15, in part, because of a flaw in how it calculated premiums, according to an audit from State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Auditors warned that another $56.8 million was at risk of overpayment over the next three years due to the flaw. Additionally, DiNapoli’s auditors found the Department Of Health is missing out on millions in annual savings through reforms recommended by the state’s Medicaid Redesign Team. The department also failed to collect $38.6 million in actuarial costs, incurred since 2009, from managed care organizations. Officials agreed with DiNapoli’s findings & have agreed to make corrections.
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State Police arrested 32-year-old George Puckey of Binghamton, for 2nd degree Menacing, after troopers responded to a Broome County 911 report of a disturbance with a knife at a home on Pulaski Street in the Town of Dickinson. Puckey allegedly threatened his roommates while holding a box cutter; he was arraigned in the Town of Dickinson court and was remanded to the Broome County jail in lieu of $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 property bond. His next court date in the Town of Dickinson is pending.

Governor Cuomo announced a $10 million investment to support new and existing incubators that help early-stage and emerging clean energy companies across the state grow and succeed. Technologies developed by these growing clean energy companies will help New York meet the Clean Energy Standard and its commitment to 50% renewable sources by 2030. Through NYSERDA, funding is available to organizations that are interested in providing incubator services to early-stage clean energy companies, particularly in the Southern Tier. Up to $2 million will be available for each incubator.
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A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Walton today, from 11:30 AM to 5:30 PM, at the United Presbyterian Church at 58 East Street. To schedule an appointment to donate blood, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients
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The Cullman Child Center of Sidney will have an open house for the community Thursday evening. The Open House will be held at the facility from 7:00 to 8:00 PM.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 10-12-16

by wcdonews Posted on October 12, 2016

State Police arrested a 4th man connected to the shooting of 50 year old Timothy Mancini on September 24th at 112 Carl Street in the Town of Union, Broome County. 45-year-old Kevin Standish of Endicott was arrested for the felony of Tampering with Physical Evidence. Standish was arraigned in the Town of Union court and remanded to the Broome County jail in lieu of bail. His next court date is pending.
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American Airlines announced that they would discontinue service from both the Greater Binghamton & Elmira Corning Regional airports in February. Service to and from Philadelphia will be discontinued at both airports on February 15th, 25 positions will be lost with that change.
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Today is National Farmers Day & the State Tax Department and the State Department of Agriculture and Markets remind farmers of tax credits available to them, to reinvest in their businesses. Beginning next year, farm employers will benefit from the newly introduced Farm Workforce Retention Credit, which is equal to a fixed-dollar amount for each eligible farm employee, the credit will be phased in through 2021. Historic barns that are reconstructed or rehabilitated and meet certain other requirements may qualify for a property tax exemption. Farmers are eligible for a sales tax break when they purchase items such as machinery, equipment, and supplies used predominantly in farm production. More information is available through the state Tax department, the State Ag & Markets Department or local tax assessors.
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The State Office for the Aging reminds older New Yorkers about the importance of getting their flu vaccination as soon as possible. “Flu season” in the United States can begin as early as October and last as late as May. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older get their annual flu vaccine by the end of October. The CDC also reports that a study conducted in 2016 showed that those people 50 years and older who got a flu vaccine reduced their risk of getting hospitalized from flu by 57%. More information on the flu and flu vaccine clinics in New York State, are available at health.ny.gov.
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The New York State Police Academy Graduation will be held tomorrow in Albany. Tomorrow’s class will have more than 200 new Troopers to be honored for their perseverance in completing the 204th Session. The Event will be held tomorrow starting at 1:00 AM at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany.

Long time Sidney resident & Businessman Jim Barnhart passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, at the age of 72, in Asheville, North Carolina while spending time with his family. Barnhart worked at & eventually owned C.H. Landers Funeral home until retirement in 2015. Calling hours will be at C.H. Landers Friday, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm and 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Funeral services will be held Saturday, at 11:00 am at the funeral chapel. Burial will follow in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Sidney. Memorial donations in Jim’s memory may be directed to the Delaware Valley Humane Society, the Sidney United Methodist Church Memorial Fund; New York State Tribute Foundation, 1 South Family Drive, Albany, NY 12205 or the Sidney Central School Alumni Association.
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Broome County Executive Debbie Preston acknowledged that she used a town of Conklin credit card for personal purchases at area stores, while serving as Conklin Town Supervisor. Preston said that repaid the money to the town in a press conference yesterday afternoon, she insisted that she will stay in the race to try to retain her seat as county executive, she is facing Democrat Jason Garner for the seat.
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