WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 9-29-16

by wcdonews Posted on September 29, 2016

On September 27th, following an investigation into physical threats made against a local law enforcement officer, Deputies arrested 40-year-old William Caputo of Walton for Making a Terroristic Threat. Caputo was arraigned in Village of Delhi Court and sent to the Delaware County Jail on $15000 cash bail or $30000 property bond and is to reappear in Village of Delhi Court on October 4th.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 47 year old Lisa Porcello of Syracuse for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, Porcello was stopped while traveling on State Highway 17 in the Town of Hancock when she was observed operating a motor vehicle at a high rate of speed. Porcello’s driving privileges had several active suspensions. Porcello was arraigned in the Village of Hancock Court and remanded to the Delaware County Jail, on $500 cash bail.

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The city of Oneonta has contracted with an outside firm to replace drainage & water utilities at the intersection of Chestnut Street & West Street, beginning October 3rd through the October 12th, from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily. 1lane traffic will be maintained, traffic delays can be expected, and more information is available at 432-6465.

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The latest Time Warner Cable News / Siena College Poll for the 22nd Congressional District Poll was released today. Republican Claudia Tenney has 35%, Democrat Kim Myers 30%, & Independent Martin Babinec is at 24%. The Three candidates engaged in a debate earlier today at SUNY Broome, they are vying to replace Outgoing Republican Congressman Richard Hanna.

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The City of Binghamton Mayor Richard David presented the city’s highest honor, to 5 men who came to the aid of a woman tramped in a burning vehicle, after a 10 car crash on State Route 17 recently.   Doug Kumpon, Ed Staff, Chris White, Fred Teribury and Albert Fiori all received a key to the City in a ceremony on Wednesday. The actions of the men were recorded by a dashcam in a vehicle involved in the massive pile up, the video went Viral, as Binghamton officials sought the names of those who responded to the fiery vehicle, the unidentified woman has fully recovered from injuries sustained the crash, she has declined to be identified.

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New York State is offering incentives for businesses to convert to solar energy sources. The NY-Sun Solar PV program offers incentives to reduce the installation costs of solar PV for both residential and commercial customers. See link at right (NY-Sun Solar PV Incentive Program), for incentive information and a solar PV clean power cost estimator. NYSERDA also offers incentives for heating water with the sun. More Information is available at dec.ny.gov/energy.

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The city of Oneonta has partnered with “Nixle” to provide a platform for the delivery of Alerts, Advisories, Community type messages, and local Traffic information from the Oneonta Police department and other agencies. Those interested in receiving the Oneonta Nixle messages can sign up through Oneonta.ny.us/city, by testing your zip code to 888777 from your phone, or downloading the Nixle app to your smartphone. The new Nixle system for Oneonta will be available on October 3rd.

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Fall Colors are starting to take over the Adirondacks, and the state has a website up again this year tracking the peak areas for fall foliage viewing. The site can be accessed at I love ny.com

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 9-28-16

by wcdonews Posted on September 28, 2016

The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a deceased male at 221 Charles Kelly Road in the Town of Oxford. The victim was identified as 58-year-old David Green, who resided at that address   The autopsy on Green determined that the cause of death was a homicide, he apparently was murdered at the Oxford location between Friday September 23rd in the evening and Saturday September 24th. Investigators are currently following numerous leads but are asking anyone with any information to contact them at 334-2000, option 1 or 607 337 1935.   The investigation is continuing.

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State Police arrested 56-year-old Blair Williams of Toronto, Ontario Canada for forcible touching and unlawfully dealing with a child, in the village of Hancock. Williams is accused of forcibly touching a child less than 17 years old and also for giving the child alcoholic beverages.   Williams was arraigned in the Village of Hancock court and was remanded to the Broome County jail in lieu of $1,500 cash bail or $3,000 property bond, pending court action at a later date.

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A Time Warner Cable/ Siena College poll released Tuesday shows Republican John Faso holding a 1% lead over Democrat Zephyr Teachout in the race for the 19th Congressional District. Faso had 43% and Teachout was at 42% for the congressional seat currently held by Republican Chris Gibson, who declined to seek re-election for another 2-year term.   The poll surveyed 678 likely voters; it has a margin of error of 3.8%.

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Governor Cuomo today announced that the Department of Financial Services has proposed a regulation that mandates banks and mortgage services report vacant and abandoned properties in accordance with the new law. The proposal comes on the heels of a law signed by the Governor in June that curbs the threat posed to communities by “zombie properties” by expediting foreclosure proceedings, improving the efficiency and integrity of the mandatory settlement conferences, and obligating banks and mortgage servicers to secure, protect and maintain vacant and abandoned properties before and during foreclosure proceedings. The new law goes into effect on December 20, 2016.

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The Center for Agricultural Development & Entrepreneurship is launching 2 new workshop series for farm and food entrepreneurs. Both series are three sessions in length and will be held at CADE’s office at 5 Elm Street in Oneonta. Dairy Workshops will begin on Monday, October 3rd, from 11 a.m. to 1 PM and the 1st session of the Farm & Food Business Workshops will be held on Tuesday October 4th. Registration is required at cadefarms.org.

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Governor Cuomo today announced that the New York State Board for Historic Preservation has recommended the addition of 22 properties, to the State and National Registers of Historic Places. Locally, the Common School 32 in Trout Creek, built between 1860 and 1880, & the Jewell Family Homestead, Guilford Built IN 1824 were recommended.

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A debate has been scheduled for Thursday morning at the SUNY Broome Campus, among the 3 candidates running for the 22nd congressional district, to replace the outgoing Republican Richard Hanna. The Debates between independent Martin Babinec, Democrat Kim Myers & Republican Claudia Tenney will be held in the Student Center, Starting at 11:00 AM.

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Tri-Town Coalition for Substance Abuse will hold their next meeting today at the Sidney High School Library, spokesperson Lorraine Keckeisen explains:

(Lorraine Keckeisen 9-28-16)

The meeting will run from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.-
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A Red cross Blood Drive will be held today in Bainbridge from 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the GreenLawn Elementary School. Those wishing to set up an appointment can download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS to make an appointment.
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State Senator Jim Seward will be in Oneonta today for the Otsego County Treatment Court. Senator Seward is a member of the New York State Senate Joint Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Addiction, he will address treatment court participants and family members. Otsego County Judge Brian Burns presides over the program which assists alcohol and drug addicted defendants in breaking the cycle of addiction and criminal activity. Seward will begin at 2:00 PM at the Public Safety Building in the Oneonta City Courtroom at 81 Main Street; Oneonta.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 9-27-16

by wcdonews Posted on September 27, 2016

The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a deceased male at 221 Charles Kelly Road in the Town of Oxford Monday Afternoon at about 2:55 pm. The victim is identified as 58-year-old David Green, who resided at that residence; The Sheriff’s Office is investigating this as a suspicious death. An autopsy is scheduled for today at the Onondaga County Forensic Center. The investigation is continuing, & The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with any information to call 334-2000, option 1 or 337-1935.

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State Senator Fred Akshar announced public protection state grants to aid local municipalities, police and fire departments in order to purchase equipment, expand services and strengthen community outreach. 24 grants totaling over $300,000 will be spread across local agencies in Broome, Tioga Chenango and Delaware counties. Police Grants went to the City of Norwich Police Department for Body Cameras, the Broome County Sheriff’s Office for Substance Abuse Counseling, Narcan Nasal Spray and Community Outreach, and the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office for Prescription Drug Drop Boxes and a Child ID System. Fire Department Grants totaling $5,000 each went to the fire departments in Afton, Coventry, Genegantslet, Guilford & Deposit for equipment.

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Governor Cuomo today signed legislation that prevents telecommunications companies and utility providers from charging a contract termination or early cancellation fee in the event of a customer’s death. Many companies use early termination fees to ensure that a customer continues to use a service through the full contract period. Under the new law, landline, cell phone, television, Internet, energy and water service providers are prohibited from charging contract termination or early cancellation fees if a customer dies before the end of an agreement. A civil penalty of up to $1,000 will be placed on providers that violate this law, which takes effect immediately.

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The American Red Cross Mohawk Valley Chapter will be holding a 4-week “Disaster University” course to be held at the Sidney Memorial Public Library, starting this Thursday at 5:30 pm. The course will run each thursday at 5:30 through October, an orientation session will be offered at 4:00 pm prior to each meeting on September 27th, & October 6th, 13th, & 27th.   More information is available at 315-733-4666.

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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System has designated 40 municipalities across the state as fiscally stressed, including 10 counties, 10 cities and 20 towns. 8 entities have received the highest designation of “significant fiscal stress.” Which included Broome County. 14 communities have been listed in the 2nd highest category of “moderate fiscal stress.” Which included the Otsego County towns of Cherry Valley & Middlefield, 18 municipalities were listed in the 3rd category as “susceptible to fiscal stress.” Which included the City of Norwich.

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The Sidney Center Improvement Group will be holding a community stream clean up event this Saturday.   Group Spokesman Mike Sellitti explains:

 

(Mike Sellitti 9-27-16)

 

Volunteers will meet at 1:00 PM near the Sidney Center Fire Department, an ice cream social for the volunteers will be held from 3:00 to 4:00 PM along with a short presentation on the importance of being a stream steward. More information is available at SCIGNY.org or by calling 301-0479.

The kickoff meeting for the steering committee for the Oneonta downtown revitalization will be held Today, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the Foothills Performing Arts Center on the 2nd floor. The meeting is open to the public, and public input is being solicited.
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The Delaware County Department Of Public Works announced that they would begin paving on County Route 14 on TOday at 7:00 AM. Work will be performed between Hayes road & Warner Road in the town of Meredith, daily between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM; the project is expected to be completed on September 30th
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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 9-26-16

by wcdonews Posted on September 26, 2016

The Ottawa Senators have announced their American Hockey League development team will be moving from Binghamton to Belleville, Ontario Canada beginning in the 2017-18 season. Binghamton Senators Executive Vice President Tom Mitchell said that the Ottawa decision to relocate has no impact on the future of the AHL’s presence in the Southern Tier:

(Tom Mitchell 9-26-16)

Mitchell said that another team will be brought to Binghamton, but that announcement cannot be made at this time. The last season as the Binghamton Senators will begin with Opening Night on Saturday, October 15th.
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A Sidney Center man was ticketed Friday morning by Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies acting on complaints received from the Sidney School District regarding vehicles passing stopped school buses on County Highway 23 in the Town of Sidney. 21-year-old Matthew Stafford was issued 2 tickets for passing a stopped school bus on 2 separate occasions; he received 1 ticket for possessing more than one unexpired driver’s license. Stafford was released and ordered to appear in the Town of Sidney Court at a later date to answer those charges. The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office reminds the public that it is illegal and very dangerous to pass a stopped school bus when its red lights are flashing, as the bus is picking up or discharging students.
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State Police have announced that name of the person killed in an accident in Cortland County last week. 61-year-old Ronald Reed of Cortland crossed into the opposing lane with his vehicle, he struck a tractor-trailer driven by 48-year-old Michael Gross of Norwich. Reed was declared dead at the scene, Gross was transported to Upstate Medical in Syracuse for non-life threatening injuries.
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Governor Cuomo today signed legislation instituting new consumer protections for consumers using gift cards. Under this new law, the time period in which fees can be charged to unused gift card balances has been increased from 13 to 25 months and any monthly service fees that are applied after this time must be waived if the consumer uses the gift card within three years of the issue date. In addition, this law will require the gift card’s terms and conditions to describe exactly what the procedure is to replace a missing card. Finally, no gift card may now have an expiration date of earlier than five years from the date of issuance.
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Governor Cuomo today signed legislation allowing New Yorkers to be buried with their pets at not-for-profit cemeteries. The bill will allow humans to be buried with their cremated pet with the cemetery’s written consent. Cemeteries will also be required to place all payments for the pet internment in its permanent maintenance fund and provide customers with a list of charges pertaining to the burial of the pet. This legislation will not apply to cemeteries owned or operated by religious associations or societies.
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The recent closing of a loan with Rock Valley Spirits brings the total amount invested by the Delaware County Industrial Development Agency in the Towns of Hancock and Deposit through the Millennium Pipeline Community Benefit Fund to $785,800. The IDA has used the Millennium Fund to support 11 businesses and community development projects, matched with nearly $3.9 million of private and public investment in the Towns of Hancock and Deposit, resulting in the establishment of 4 new businesses, and the creation/retention of 73 jobs.

State Police responded Saturday to Union Center Highway in the Town of Union, for a report of a man suffering from gunshot wounds. The man identified as 50 year old Timothy Mancini was transported to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City, where he was being treated for his injuries. The investigation has revealed that the shooting followed an altercation, 4 subjects were detained and interviewed and were later released. The investigation is continuing and no arrest have been at this time. Anyone with information is asked to call the New York State Police at (607) 775-1241
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A speed enforcement detail in Bovina Center by Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies led to the arrest of a parolee on a number of vehicle and traffic charges. 29 year old Joseph VanLeuvan of Big Indian was observed speeding, he was pulled over & he driving while unlicensed, & had 11 active suspensions for failing to answer summonses in various courts and his driving privileges had been revoked for several years. VanLuevan was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle & speeding, He was arraigned in the Town of Delhi Court & he was released in his own recognizance pending action in the Town of Bovina Court at a later date.
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The next ReUnite Bainbridge committee meeting is tonight. The meeting is open to the public, beginning at 7:00 pm at Bob’s Diner.
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Tickets are on sale Today for the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce’s Commitment to Community Dinner @ the Sundown Golf & Country Club on Saturday, October 29th. The tickets will be available for purchase at the Bainbridge Town Clerk’s Office, NBT Bank in Bainbridge, Bob’s Diner & Nana’s Keepsakes. Tickets are $28.00 per person.
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The Chenango Arts Council announced a continuation in funding from the New York State Council on the Arts for the 2017 Broome, Chenango & Otsego Decentralization Grant Program. The $129,280 is available to non-profit organizations and artists who partner with an eligible non-profit for cultural initiatives in 2017. Funding is available for grants up to $5,000 each to support Community Arts and Arts Education grants in Broome, Chenango and Otsego counties. More information is available at chenangoarts.org The deadline for 2017 grant application is January 10th 2017.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 9-23-16

by wcdonews Posted on September 23, 2016

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, State Police and the Massachusetts DEA Task Force today announced the indictment of more than 2 dozen people for their roles in an alleged national heroin smuggling ring. The investigation, seized more than 33 kilos of heroin and 2 kilos of Fentanyl worth about $13 Million dollars, plus weapons & vehicles, The operation netted alleged dealers and traffickers in New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Arizona, and New Jersey, it is one of the largest heroin seizures ever in New York and is the single largest single seizure in the 46-year history of the state’s Organized Crime Task Force.
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Federal Prosecutors last month announced charges against three members of the Sex Money Murder gang of the Bronx, which included Corey Brown, Josnel Rodriguez & Christopher Canada, for racketeering, firearms charges, & for the murder of Vincent Davis in July of 2012. Rodriguez & Brown were brought into court, but Canada was on the run from law enforcement, until he was apprehended by US Marshals & Oneonta Police in a Division Street Apartment yesterday afternoon. Canada was apprehended without incident & was returned to New York City to face prosecution.
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State Police responded to a car & tractor trailer fatal crash on State Route 90 in the Town of Homer. A 61 year old Cortland man was driving a Subaru southbound, he drifted into the northbound lane and struck a tractor trailer driven by 48 year old Michael Gross of Norwich. Police said that the Subaru spun off the southbound shoulder and came to rest, the tractor trailer crossed over the southbound lanes and came to rest in a swamp, diesel fuel spilled onto the roadway, and the tractor began to burn. The unidentified Cortland man was declared dead at the scene, Gross was transported to Upstate Medical for non-life threatening injuries. The deceased driver’s name is not being released pending family notification.
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Tri-Town Regional Hospital in Sidney will hold their 2nd annual Health Fair tomorrow, which will give the community an opportunity to meet with staff, according to spokesperson Amy Beveridge:

(Amy Beveridge 9-23-16)

The event will be held on the hospital Grounds from 10:00 am- 2:00 pm at the 43 Pearl Street location.
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A “Tampon Drive” is being held at the House of Consignment in Unadilla tomorrow, & the Price of admission to the event is a box of Tampons: Store owner Kirsty Roefs comments:

(Kirsty Roefs 9-23-16)

All Items in the House of Consignment will be 20% OFF, & there will be many activities scheduled at the 214 Main Street Unadilla location from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Saturday.
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The Jericho Arts Council will hold the first of their scheduled events for the season Saturday, Spokesman Phillip Wade explains:

(Phil Wade 9-23-16)

Other scheduled events for the season include Zink & Company on October 22, The Corvettes on November 5th, & The Out Of The Woodwork Players performance of “Double Wide Texas” on November 18th & 19th. More information is available at jerichoarts.com.
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Sidney Village Police arrested 62 year old Michael Connors of Sidney Center, for Driving While Intoxicated, and driving with a BAC of .08 or higher, in the village of Sidney on September 9th. Connors faces court action on the charges at a later date.
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Tomorrow will be the 21st annual “Doctors with A Heart” event, where dentists at several locations in the Southern Tier perform free basic dental services to the unemployed or uninsured. The event will run from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon tomorrow at Progressive Dental at 101 South Board Street in Norwich, as well as their locations in Kirkwood, Endwell, & Montrose Pennsylvania, plus the Chenango Bridge dental office at 528 Main Street in Chenango Bridge. More information is available at 722-5464.
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The 3rd Annual Franklin Volunteer Fire Department open house & Public Safety day on Sunday form 12:00 Noon until 3:00 PM. A variety of activities & demonstrations are scheduled, at the Franklin Fire House.
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The Delaware County Board of Elections will have a voting machine at the Senator Charles D Cook County Office Building at 111 Main Street Delhi on Saturday September 24th from 10AM to 2PM to educate the public on how to vote on the voting machines. They will also have registration forms and absentee applications available.
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The Greene Chamber of Commerce will hold the 30th Annual Greene Applefest tomorrow. The event will be held from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Ball Flats.
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Delaware County Clean Sweep 2016 begins today & concludes tomorrow for those County Residents who pre-registered. today, Businesses & Municipalities participate from 10:00 to 11:45 AM at their alloted time, then Farmers today from 12:00 noon to 1:30 PM. County residents bring their items Saturday, from 8:00 to 11:30 AM.
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The State DEC announced that early bowhunting seasons for deer in New York State will be starting soon. Early bow season for deer begins in the Northern Zone at sunrise on Tuesday, September 27, and continues through October 21. In the Southern Zone, early bow season for deer and bear begins Saturday, October 1 and continues through November 18. Deer hunters should also be aware that the application deadline for Deer Management Permits is October 1. More information is available at dec.ny.gov.
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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 9-22-16

by wcdonews Posted on September 22, 2016

The kickoff meeting for the steering committee for the Oneonta downtown revitalization will be held on Tuesday September 27th, Oneonta mayor Gary Herzig told WCDO News of the timeline of events leading up to groundbreakings for projects:

(Herzig 9-22-16)

The steering committee meeting will be held on Tuesday from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the Foothills Performing Arts Center on the 2nd floor. The meeting is open to the public, and public input is being solicited.
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State Senator Fred Akshar will meet with constituents Saturday at 2 locations in Chenango County, for what he calls “Pop Up” Meetings:

(Akshar 9-22-16)

Akshar said that at previous meetings, constituents expressed their concerns about the Opioid crisis, taxes and job creation.
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U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara announced Today that former top aide to Governor Cuomo; Joseph Percoco and 8 others are facing a wide array of federal corruption and bribery charges. Percoco served as the governor’s executive secretary, he is accused of taking more than $600,000 in bribes from an energy company that needed state approval to build a power plant in the Hudson Valley and an upstate developer that received several state contracts, as well as getting a job at the energy company for his wife. Percoco’s attorney said that the accusations are baseless, and from less than credible sources
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State Police arrested 55-year-old Donald Moshier of Lisle, for operating a motor vehicle while ability impaired by drugs, resisting arrest, menacing, unlawful possession of marihuana and several other traffic offenses. The arrest occurred after a trooper responded to check on a driver slumped over the steering wheel of his car on Smith Hill Road in the Town of Lisle. Moshier was asleep in the driver’s seat partly parked in the roadway. Moshier physically resisted being handcuffed, & is accused of swinging a metal flashlight at the trooper, he was arraigned & was remanded to the Broome County jail on $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 property bond.
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U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced a grant of $35,000 for the City of Norwich. The federal funding was allocated through the USDA Rural Development Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program. The City of Norwich will receive funds to cover additional work related to the removal of contaminated soil, which was delaying the start of the tank construction as part of the upgrades to the Norwich water system. The City of Norwich will now be able to complete their $2 Million plus water infrastructure improvement project in the near future.
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New York Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia is proposing changes to the Common Core learning standards used to guide lessons at every grade level across the state. Elia released the draft revisions to the math and English language arts standards Wednesday and invited public comments through November 4th. Elia reported that 2 committees of parents & teachers recommended changing 60% of the ELA standards and 55% of the math standards.
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On September 6th, a Town of Norwich resident was arrested for driving while intoxicated. Chenango County Deputies arrested 62 year old John Rutan during an investigation of a motor vehicle accident in McDonough. Rutan was located in the Town of Preston, he found to be operating the vehicle in an intoxicated condition, he was had a blood alcohol content 2 ½ times more than the legal limit. Rutan was processed and released on an appearance ticket to appear in the Town of Preston Court at a later date.
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The TRI-TOWN COALITION ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE will have a series of meetings this morning at the TRACKSIDE on Main Street in Sidney. The first meeting begins at 11:00 AM, followed by committee meetings at 12:00 Noon & 1:00 PM, the next full meeting of the coalition will be held on September 28th.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 9-21-16

by wcdonews Posted on September 21, 2016

Governor Cuomo today announced that more than $35 million in upgrades to SUNY campuses throughout the state are complete. The Dormitory Authority of the State of New York completed these projects in time for the fall semester; The projects were funded from residence hall fees. Among the Campus upgrades SUNY Delhi received 1.2 million dollars for 2 lounges in Russell Hall have been converted into kitchens, and the exterior of Murphy Hall has been updated. At SUNY Oneonta, the $2.3 million dollar project had 5 residence hall lounges converted into kitchens and fitness centers, and drainage improvements have been made to pedestrian walkways at the East Campus, wall coverings along the corridors of Blodgett Hall have been replaced, 4 residence hall fire alarm panels have been replaced, and 4 resident halls have received Wi-Fi upgrades.
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Officials in Norwich announced that the annual Pumpkin Festival will be held in downtown Norwich on Friday October 28th & Saturday October 29th. The Norwich Business Improvement District is seeking business Sponsorships for the event and volunteers to assist during that festivities. More information is available at 336-1811.
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The Delaware County Department Of Public Works announced that they would begin paving on County Route 14 on Tuesday September 27th, at 7:00 AM. Work will be performed between Hayes road & Warner Road in the town of Meredith, daily between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM; the project is expected to be completed on September 30th.
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The New York State Park Police are seeking candidates interested in a law enforcement career in the New York State park system. A competitive written Civil Service examination will be held November 19th; online applications are available at the Department of Civil Service web site cs.ny.gov. Applicants must be between 20 & 35 at the time of the exam, Applications for the exam must be submitted to the Department of Civil Service by October 5th. More information on the qualification and selection process is available at nysparks.com.
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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce announced this years winners of the “Citizen Of The Year” and “Business of the year”. The Citizen of the Year is John Payne, who told WCDO News that much of the credit belongs to fellow chamber members:

(John Payne 9-21-16)

The Business of the Year is “Nana’s Keepsakes” Owner Deb Erickson comments:

(Deb Erickson 9-21-16)

Both will be honored at the annual dinner to be held at the Sundown Golf & Country Club in Guilford on October 29th.
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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold its next “Business After Hours” & Ribbon Cutting event today. The event will be held at the newly expanded Harrington Photography, Art & Framing on Cartwright Avenue in Sidney, Owner Dan Harrington commented:

(Dan Harrington 9-21-16)

Harrington said that the newly opened Gallery currently features the Leatherstocking Brush & Palette Club from Cooperstown; they will feature different exhibits on a monthly basis, from a variety of different local artists.
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The State Department of Labor released preliminary local unemployment rates for August, the State’s unemployment rate increased over the month, from 4.7% to 4.8% in August, locally, Chenango County had an unemployment rate at 4.4%, Delaware County was at 4.9% & Otsego county was at 4.3%.
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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold its next “Business After Hours” & Ribbon Cutting event today. The event will be held at 85 Main Street & will feature Harrington Photography, Art & Framing
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Another Red Cross Blood Drive is being held in Greene today, from 12:30 to 5:30 PM, at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, State Highway 206. 2 Blood drives will be held in Norwich today from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the NBT Bank, 52 South Broad Street, and from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM at the BOCES of Chenango County. download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS to make an appointment or for more information
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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 9-20-16

by wcdonews Posted on September 20, 2016

State Police arrested 43 year old Angel Rodriguez of Long Island, and 25 year old Desiree Hernandez of Brooklyn for criminal possession of stolen property, after a trooper responded to check on the welfare of the occupants of a broken down vehicle on State Route 17 in the Town of Hancock. An investigation determined that the car had been reported stolen on August 6th in New York City. Rodriguez & Hernandez were arraigned in the Town of Hancock court and were remanded to the Delaware County jail. Rodriguez had his bail set at $25,000 cash and Hernandez had her bail set at $15,000.
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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli released a report on student loan debt which found the average New Yorker with college loans owed $32,200 in 2015, higher than the national average of $29,700. Student loan debt more than doubled during the last decade in the state, growing to $82 billion from $39 billion, an increase of 112%. The number of students taking out loans rose sharply in New York over the past 10 years by 41% to 2.8 million. Student loans represented 11.4% of the $722 billion outstanding consumer (or household) debt in New York in 2015. The full report is available at osc.state.ny.us.
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A new poll of registered New Yorkers suggests that Hillary Clinton has a big lead over Republican candidate Donald Trump. A Sienna Poll released today shows Clinton with 51% compared to only 30% for Trump. 19% were undecided or favored other candidates.
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Another child safety seat check is being held in Oneonta this afternoon. The event will take place from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the AAA Offices at 195 Oneida Street. Certified technicians will be on hand, more information is available at the Otsego county department of health at 547-4230.
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Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig announced that s steering committee of local shareholders & community leaders has been formed, who will work with urban planners and staff members from the department of state, homes & community Renewal & the governors office. The city received a $10 million dollars Downtown revitalization award through the Mohawk Valley Economic Development regional council, the first meeting of the steering committee will be on September 27th, a time & a place has not yet been announced. The meetings will be open to the public, and time will be allotted for public input.
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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce announced this years winners of the “Citizen Of The Year” and “Business of the year”. The Citizen of the year is John Payne, the Business of the Year is “Nana’s Keepsakes”, and both will be honored at the annual dinner to be held at the Sundown Golf & Country Club in Guilford on October 29th.
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The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting this evening at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held in the 2nd floor Council Chambers at City Hall & is open to the public.
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A Broome County jury has found Brendan Barrett not guilty of beating an infant to death. Barrett was originally charged with 2nd-Degree Murder, 1st-Degree Manslaughter, and 2nd-Degree Assault in the December 2013 death of Camryn Davies.
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GO-EDC energy sub-committee has scheduled a general interest presentation on this subject for Today, at 4:00 PM in the conference room of the Oneonta Hampton Inn. Dan Sullivan, the Mohawk Valley Region’s new outreach coordinator for the Clean Energy Program will be the presenter. The CECP is a NYSERDA program which provides grant opportunities to Clean Energy designated communities of between $100,000 – $250,000 depending on population.
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Another Red Cross Blood drive will be held today in Oneonta, from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 PM, at Hartwick College. Download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS to make an appointment, All blood types are needed.

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