WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 8-3-16

by wcdonews Posted on August 3, 2016

Closing arguments began earlier today in Broome County Court in the Murder trial of Almond Upton of Florida. Upton was on trial for 1st degree murder for the intentionally running down Trooper Christopher Skinner, while he was conducting an unrelated traffic stop on I-81 in the town of Chenango in May 2014. At the conclusion of closing arguments, the jury will begin deliberations.
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Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced the arrest and arraignment of 4 former employees of Focus Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Cooperstown, who are accused of leaving a 94-year-old patient left in a recliner with substandard care for 41 hours over the Memorial Day weekend in May. Lorraine Caldwell, of Holland Patent, Amanda Gus of Hartwick, Sarah Schuyler of Mohawk and Donna Gray, of Sidney were charged with Falsifying Business Records, Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent or Physically Disabled Person & Willful Violation of Health Laws, all 4 were arraigned in Town of Otsego Court & were released on their own recognizance.
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The state DOT Announced that sections of state highways 8 & 51 that were damaged by storms & flash Floods, are improved since yesterday. DOT Region 9 Spokesman Dave Hamburg told WCDO News today that Route 8 was opened late yesterday afternoon to alternating traffic controlled by temporary signals. The Route 51 Bridge at County Route 3 between Mt. Upton and Morris was opened to traffic this morning. Both areas are safe for travel and work at both locations continues.
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Governor Cuomo announced that the New NY Broadband Program has made progress toward achieving its goal of broadband for all. On the heels of its merger with Time Warner Cable, Charter Communications has outlined its four-year rollout plan to service 145,000 currently unserved households in upstate New York.

(Cuomo 8-3-16)
Additionally, Charter will make available internet speeds of 100 megabits per second for more than 2 million upstate homes and businesses by early 2017, The Governor also unveiled the Program’s Round I awards, which will connect 34,000 homes to high-speed internet for the first time, giving 97% of New Yorkers broadband access.
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State Police at Sidney arrested 62-year-old James Jordan of Otego for menacing & criminal mischief, after troopers responded to a report of a fight at a home on State Route 7 in the Town of Otego. Jordan was in a physical dispute with another man while in his garage, when he allegedly grabbed an axe and threatened the other man with it, & for smashing the taillight on the man’s Volkswagen Jetta. Jordan left the scene but was located nearby and arrested, he was arraigned in Town of Otego court and was released without bail required. His next court date in the Town of Otego is on August 25th.
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The Progress continues on getting the Utica Mainline railroad running from Binghamton to Utica, through Chenango County, where service was disrupted by the 2006 floods Chenango County IDA Chairman Steve Craig explains:

(Steve Craig 8-3-16)

Craig said that the railroad expects to be serving customers again on that line in about a year.
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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce Will is moving out of the Sidney Civic Center & Into New Offices on Main Street in Sidney as of September 1st. Sidney Chamber President Stephanie Taylor explains:

(Stephanie Taylor 8-3-16)

The Sidney Chamber Annual Gold Tournament will be held tomorrow at the Sidney Golf & Country Club, with room for another 1 or teams, also the recently rained out Cruise in has been rescheduled for Friday August 26th, and a Chamber open house at the new Office will be held on September 12th.
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State Senator Jim Seward & Assemblyman Bill Magee announced a $1 million grant, with half coming from each legislative house, to help fund the 12-tower Otsego County emergency communication system. The System is expected to be completed later this fall.
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DELAWARE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES Will hold a free rabies clinic today in Franklin. The Clinic will be held at the Franklin Fire Hall, 351 Main Street from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, More information is available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com.
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The Sidney Town Board will be holding a one item agenda board meeting this afteroon. The meeting will begin at 4:00 PM in the first floor board room, it will be open to the public.
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Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their next meeting this morning at 7:45 at the Sidney Golf & Country Club. Chamber members are urged to attend.
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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 8-2-16

by wcdonews Posted on August 2, 2016

Several roads remain closed due to flooding issues following yesterday & last Nights storms, State Highways 8 & 51 are closed, State DOT Region 9 Spokesman Dave Hamburg explains:

(Dave Hamburg 8-2-16)

Chenango County Road 34 is closed from County Road 33 to Wells Road & County Road 37 is closed in the area of Phillips-Odell Road. In the town of Guilford, Stead Road, Crandall Road & Shumway Hill Road are closed. Otsego County Highway 18 from Gilbertsville to State Hwy 23 is also closed, County Officials & State DOT Officials remind motorists to never drive around barricades, as roads may be undermined below the road or along the edges.
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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested three individuals after they were caught in the act of trying to steal catalytic converters from Menards Garage in the Town of Oxford. Detectives conducted surveillance in Menards Garage, and at approximately 12:30 am Saturday, 3 suspects attempted to remove a catalytic converter from a vehicle in the lot. After a short foot pursuit, 27 year old Casey Towndrow & 20 year old Monica Towndrow were taken into custody. 27 year old Joshua Shurock was arrested a short time later as he attempted to pick up a co-defendant from an area near the scene. All 3 were charged with Criminal Mischief, Conspiracy & Attempted Petty Larceny. They are scheduled to appear in the Town of Oxford Court at a later date. The City of Norwich Police Department and New York State Police assisted at the scene.
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Retiring Area Congressman Richard Hanna announced that he would vote for Democrat Hillary Clinton over Republican businessman Donald Trump on Election Day in November. The 3-term Republican Congressman said that Donald Trump is “unfit to serve our party and cannot lead this country.” Hanna said that he decided to take action this week after watching Trump criticize the Muslim American parents of a U.S. Army captain killed in Iraq. He called Trump a national embarrassment, adding that Trump should not be “the guy you want to have the nuclear codes”
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SEVERAL LOCAL PADDLERS TRAVELED TO MICHIGAN THIS PAST WEEKEND TO COMPETE IN THE 2ND LEG OF THE TRIPLE CROWN CANOE RACING SERIES. THE MICHIGAN RACE IS THE AUSABLE RIVER CANOE MARATHON AND COVERS 120 TOTAL MILES AS PARTICIPANTS EVEN PADDLE THROUGH THE NIGHT TIME HOURS. BEN SCHLIMMER OF ONEONTA WAS THE HIGHEST FINISHING LOCAL IN 6TH PLACE. TREVOR LEFEVER OF ONEONTA WAS 7TH. LARRY HARRISON ALSO OF ONEONTA TOOK 25TH AND THE TEAM OF MIKE PACKARD FROM OTEGO AND JEFF SHULTIS OF UNADILLA TOOK 34TH. THE GENERAL CLINTON CANOE REGATTA IS THE FIRST RACE IN THE TRIPLE CROWN SERIES AND THE FINAL RACE IS HELD IN QUEBEC IN SEPTEMBER.  (Compiled by Nate Lull)
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State police continue to investigate the November 1983 murder of 19-year-old Bessie Williams of Johnson City. Williams was reported missing when she did not return home after she picked up her paycheck at the Quality Inn Lodge and Convention Center in Endwell. In April 1985, State Police responded to a report of human skeletal remains in a wooded area in the Town of Barker, which were identified as Bessie Williams, State Police have been attempting to identify a suspect whose vehicle was towed in 1983, from a field bordering the wooded area, the suspect was described as an intoxicated white male, 25 – 30 years old, 5′ 07 – 5’10”, medium build with a noticeable “pot belly”, wearing work boots, jeans and a blue wind breaker, in a late 70s white Ford hatchback, with unknown New York license plates. Anyone with information is asked to call the State Police at 561-7497 and ask to speak with Senior Investigator Terry Shultz.
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The state Department of Health has never put to use any of the money generated through distinctive license plates and a license application check-off box to support New York’s organ donation campaign, according to an audit by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. The “Life Pass It On” Trust Fund, had a balance of more than $1 million and it has not been used since its inception over a decade ago. DiNapoli recommends that the Department of Health establish and implement fund management controls to ensure that special revenue funds are utilized for their intended purposes, Regular monitoring of fund activity; and Communicating with DMV regarding revenue deposits and possible collaboration of marketing/promotional efforts. A copy of the report is available at osc.state.ny.us.
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State Police arrested 41 year old Jerry Stone Jr. of New Berlin for aggravated DWI, with a B.A.C result of .24% and other traffic tickets after a crash. Troopers responded to a Chenango County 911 report of a two vehicle crash on County Road 34 in the Town of Norwich. Stone was arraigned in the Town of Norwich court and was released without bail required. His next court date in the town of Norwich Thursday.
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The Oneonta common council will hold their next regular meeting tonight. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM in the common council chambers at city hall.

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ROAD ISSUES 8-2-16, FROM STATE D.O.T.

by wcdonews Posted on August 2, 2016

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) today announced that due to flooding caused by recent rain events, there are road closures in Chenango and Otsego counties.

State Route 8 in Chenango County in the Whitestore area is closed due to a washed out culvert and utilities. A detour will guide motorists using County Route 18. NYSDOT is working to restore at least one lane of alternating traffic.

The State Route 51 bridge at County Route 3 in Otsego County between Mt. Upton and Morris is closed due to scour concerns. NYSDOT expects to complete the repairs necessary in time to reopen this portion of roadway by tomorrow.

New York State Department of Transportation maintenance forces have been on scene since the overnight hours working to restore access to closed roadways. NYSDOT bridge inspection teams are evaluating structures for safety.

Motorists are reminded to use extreme caution when traveling in flooded areas.

For up-to-date travel information, call 511 or visit www.511NY.org. Follow New York State DOT on Twitter: @NYSDOT and NYSDOTBGM.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 8-1-16

by wcdonews Posted on August 1, 2016

Governor Cuomo today announced the New York State Public Service Commission’s approval of New York’s Clean Energy Standard, To fight climate change, reduce harmful air pollution, and ensure a diverse and reliable energy supply. The Clean Energy Standard will require 50% of New York’s electricity to come from renewable energy sources like wind and solar by 2030, with an aggressive phase in schedule over the next several years. The Clean Energy Standard will Significantly reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions and prevent backsliding on progress made to date by maintaining the operations of carbon-free nuclear power plants as the state transitions to a 50 percent renewable requirement; and,
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The Otsego County Fair gets underway at the Fairgrounds in Morris tomorrow. Fair spokesperson Lisa Jones told WCDO News that the highlight would be the concert with Bucky Covington Friday night:

(Lisa Jones 8-1-16)

The Otsego County fair will run through this Sunday August 7th. More Information is available at OTSEGO COUNTY FAIR.ORG.
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Governor Cuomo today directed the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision to restrict sex offenders under community supervision from using Pokémon GO and similar games. In an effort to safeguard New York’s children, the Governor also sent a letter to software developer Niantic, Inc. requesting their assistance in prohibiting sexual predators from playing Pokémon GO. At the Governor’s direction, DOCCS has imposed a new condition of parole for sex offenders under community supervision that will prohibit them from downloading, accessing, or otherwise engaging in any Internet enabled gaming activities, including Pokémon GO.
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The City Of Oneonta announced that Minor Painting work in the middle level & the down ramp of the Municipal Parking Garage will begin Tuesday. The top Level, & the south bay of the middle level will be closed to traffic & parking, the up ramp tot eh top level will be closed at the Chestnut Street Extension, parking will be allowed in 2/3rds of the middle level & all of the bottom level. The work is expected to take about 4 days to complete.
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State Police arrested 53 year old Dana Ramey of Windsor for animal cruelty and the harassment, after troopers were made aware of crime outside a home on John White Road in the Town of Windsor. An investigation determined that Ramey had grabbed another person’s dog by the collar and punched him several times. When confronted by a witness he then grabbed that person by the neck and threatened him. Ramey was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Windsor court on August 9, 2016.
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State Police arrested 21 year old Andrew Benjamin of Binghamton, for petty larceny, resisting arrest and criminal mischief, after a trooper responded to a shoplifting complaint at a gas station in the Town of Chenango. Benjamin was located walking down the street, he was arrested, & while being placed back inside the troop car, Benjamin became irate and began to physically resist as he struck the outside of the door several times with his head, causing damage to the patrol car.. Benjamin was arraigned in the Town of Chenango court and was remanded to the Broome County jail in lieu of $750 cash bail. His next court date is pending.
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The Oneonta Parks & Recreation Committee will hold their next regular meeting today. The meeting will be held in the common council chambers at city hall beginning at 7:00 PM.
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The Next UNATEGO BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING WILL BE HELD this evening at 6:30 PM. THe meeting will be held at the MIDDLE/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN Wells Bridge in Room 93. The MEETING WILL GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS CSE RECOMMENDATIONS WITH THE REGULAR MEETING TO START AT 7:00 PM.
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The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office announces the arrest of 3 Margaretville people on Sealed Grand Jury Indictment Warrants. Deputies and Investigators arrested 39 year old Christopher Fairbairn for allegedly selling heroin in the Town of Middletown. 69 year old Salvatore Esposito was arrested for allegedly selling Oxycodone & Fentanyl transdermal patches from his residence. 62 year old Karen Certain was charged for allegedly selling hydrocodone in Margaretville. While acting on the Warrant, Investigators discovered marihuana being grown outside Certain’s residence, they arrested 61 year old Robert Cline for Unlicensed Cultivation of Cannabis. All face court action shortly.
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The Sidney Village Board will have a special meeting tonight at 7:00 PM, to discuss Village Court Personel. The board will meet in executive session.
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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 7-29-16

by wcdonews Posted on July 29, 2016

The Delaware county board of elections announced that they have sent out their annual yellow mail check cards. Officials said that the cards are returned to the Board, if there is a change of address, & they are not forwarded. Delaware County residents who do not receive the annual cards may be inactive as voters & will need to contact the Board at 832-5321
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The 5th annual Mount Upton Community Days will be held Saturday, with town wide garage sales, a chicken barbecue at the Methodist church, and a variety of events in Mount Upton Park on State route 8.more information is available at 316-9601.
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Governor Cuomo today announced 30 Smart Schools Investment Plans totaling $39 million have been approved as part of the $2 billion Smart Schools Bond Act. The Act supports investments in education technology that will equip students with the skills they need to thrive and succeed in the global economy. Locally, the Oxford Academy will receive about $1 Million Dollars for High Tech Security & School connectivity project.
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The State DEC seized more than 1,100 pounds of undersized lobsters from Price Chopper in 3 different inspections over the last 4 months. The case was sparked in March when short lobsters were found at 2 Price Chopper stores in Binghamton. The distribution center for Price Chopper in Schenectady, & a routine inspection Tuesday, determined that 820 lobsters, or 15% of the inventory, were under the legal size limit. Price Chopper faces fines of up to $100 for every shellfish involved.
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The DCMO BOCES Board selected Perry Dewey as the new District Superintendent, to lead 16 component school districts in Delaware, Chenango, Madison and Otsego Counties. The decision is the result of review and interview sessions conducted over a seven-month period. Dewey will be leaving his position as Superintendent of Madison Central School, where he has served for over 4 years.
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Norfolk Southern Railroad officials as well as Sidney Village DPW, expect the Main street railroad crossing in Sidney to be open later tonight. This after noon, the last coat of asphalt is being put down.
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The State DEC announced that sporting licenses and Deer Management Permits for the 2016-17 season would be available for purchase beginning August 1. Licenses and permits can be purchased at any one of DEC’s license-issuing agents, in person, by telephone, or online. Hunting and trapping licenses are valid for one year beginning September 1st. More information is available at dec.ny.gov.
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State Senator Jim Seward announced that $65,000 in grant funds he secured will go to local domestic violence programs. The funding was set aside in the 2016-2017 state budget, with $15,000 going to Opportunities for Otsego & $5,000 for Delaware Opportunities.
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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce Arts & Music Festival will be held on MAIN STREET tomorrow. Sidney Chamber President Stephanie Taylor comments:

(Steph Taylor 7-29-16)

WCDO will be broadcasting live during the Car Cruise in Portion of the event, Taylor said that the next Chamber event will be their annual Golf Tournament on August 4th.
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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 7-28-16

by wcdonews Posted on July 28, 2016

7 People were arrested on a variety of drug charges, following a raid by State Police & the Broome County CNET team at 122 Pierce Avenue in Endwell. Police accuse the 7 of participating in a drug ring from that location; police seized over 2700 bags of heroin, all 7 were arraigned in Johnson City Court this afternoon & were sent to the Broome County jail pending future court action.
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Governor Cuomo today announced that the New York State Board for Historic Preservation has recommended the addition of 27 properties, resources and districts to the State and National Registers of Historic Places. The nominations reflect the remarkable breadth of New York’s history, ranging from the nationally significant home of the 1904 Democratic candidate for president to the birthplace of the first African American collegiate fraternity, and the summer cottage of the businessman who brought Jell-O to the market. In Delaware County, The Second Walton Armory, Home of the 33rd Separate Company of the 17th Battalion of Walton has been included, the armory was constructed between 1895 and 1897 in a fortress-like style intended to inspire pride and patriotism amongst law-abiding citizens and fear and awe amongst the so-called “dangerous lower classes.”
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State Police arrested 37-year-old Jeremy Lester of Endicott for operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, operating a motor vehicle without an interlock device plus several other traffic tickets. The arrest occurred after the suspect was observed moving from his lane unsafely while driving on State route 7 in the Town of Unadilla & without a court-ordered interlock device from a prior conviction. Lester refused to be tested for drugs, he was arraigned in the Town of Unadilla court and was remanded to the Otsego County jail on $2,500 cash bail or $5,000 property bond pending court action on August 12th.
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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 58 year old Mark Babcock of Otselic for 2 counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance, following a sealed indictment by a Chenango County Grand Jury last week, following an investigation for the sale of a narcotics from Babcock’s residence, on County Road 16 in the Town of Otselic. Babcock is currently in custody and awaiting arraignment in the Chenango County Court.
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Catholic Charities announced that they would be taking applications for their back to school backpack program. Applications can be picked up Tuesdays or Fridays in room 302 of the Sidney Civic Center through August 15th; more information is available at 604-4071.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of two sheep tied to trees, without water, in the Town of Hamden. Deputies identified their owner as 37 year old Lee McDonald of Walton, who was charged with 2 counts of Failure to Provide Proper Sustenance to animals under the New York State Agriculture and Market. McDonald was issued an appearance ticket to appear in the Town of Hamden Court on August 15th. McDonald was also arrested on 2 outstanding Bench Warrants issued by the City of Oneonta Court for Failure to pay a fine. He was turned over to Oneonta Police to be arraigned on those warrants.
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The Center for Agricultural Development & Entrepreneurship will be hosting a Pasture Walk at Slope Farms in Meredith today from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Pasture Walk will focus on their use of low-cost fencing technologies, daily rotations, and decision making processes that keep their pastures producing high-energy forages throughout the growing season. Slope Farms is located on Catskill Turnpike between State Highway 28 and County Highway 14.
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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-27-16

by wcdonews Posted on July 27, 2016

Governor Cuomo’s office announced that the Wade Shows Midway at the 2016 Great New York State Fair will be the largest in Fair history as a result of the $50 million project to revitalize the Fairgrounds. The improved 15 acre Midway will offer at least 70 rides, many of them new to the Fair, and will feature wider and safer aisles as well as more covered seating areas. The Midway is a major contributor to the Great New York State Fair’s operating budget, last year the Midway generated a record $1,544,506 in revenues for the Fair. Officials expect a larger Midway with more rides to generate increased income.
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The Oneonta Common Council has been called for a special meeting this afternoon. The meeting will begin at 5:00 PM in the Common Council Chambers at Oneonta City Hall, the purpose of the meeting to establish budget guidelines for the next fiscal year as required by a city charter, the meeting is open to the public.
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The next Heroin Substance Abuse Meeting for the tri town area will be held tonight in the Sidney high school, Organizer Lorraine Keckeisen comments:

(Lorraine Keckeisen 7-27-16)

The meeting will be held in the Sidney High School Library beginning at 6:00 PM.
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2nd & 3rd Floor Tenants in the Sidney Civic Center will find out shortly where they will be able to move their office shortly, following the closing of the sale of the Civic Center to a developer in October, Sidney Mayor Andy MAtviak explains:

(Andy Matviak 7-27-16)

Mayor Matviak said that the village sold the building for $364,000, and they will retain their current office space on the first floor, the 2nd & 3rd floors will be converted into senior apartments.
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DCMO BOCES announced that the modular home building opportunity is open for competitive bids. Officials said that for a small donation per square foot + the cost of Building materials, the Carpentry & Building Construction Program will build a custom home to the winning bidders plans & Specifications. The effort supports the programs in both the Chenango & Harrold campuses, the bidding process ends August 26th at 2:00 PM, more information & the documents are available at dcmoboces.com.
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A Town of Greene resident was arrested by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrested 60-year-old Gerald Mangan for Criminal Sexual Act, Criminal Contempt, Unlawful Imprisonment, Criminal Obstruction of Breathing & Menacing following an investigation of a recent domestic dispute. He was arraigned in the Town of Greene Court and was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility.
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Tri-Town Regional Hospital will host a Blood Drive today as the American Red Cross is experiencing a blood shortage and has issued an emergency request for all blood types. The blood drive will be held between 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. in the Tri-Town Regional Hospital Conference Room. Appointments may be made at redcross.org or by calling 1-800-RedCross, Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.
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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 7-26-16

by wcdonews Posted on July 26, 2016

A man injured in the July 13th house explosion & fire in Masonville, has died from the injuries sustained in that explosion. 31 year old Shayne Charles died Saturday at Upstate medical center’s burn unit, calling hours will be held at C.H. Landers funeral home in Sidney Thursday from from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Funeral Services will be held Friday at 11:00 AM at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel.
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The Sidney Arts & Music festival will be held this Saturday in Downtown Sidney. Sidney Chamber President Stephanie Taylor comments:

(STEPH TAYLOR 7-26-16)

WCDO will be broadcasting live during the Cruise in Portion of the Arts & Music Festival Saturday.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the report of a domestic dispute in Andes Monday. 21 year old Joel Maldonado of Lydenhurst, New Jersey & 21 year old Preston Reed of Andes fell through a plate glass window during the altercation, Maldonado sustained a head laceration, he was taken to O’Connor Hospital in Delhi, where he was treated and released. Deputies determined that 2 small children were in close proximity to the altercation, Maldonado was charged with 2 counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Criminal Mischief, he was arraigned & was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $1,000 dollars cash bail, Reed was charged with 2 counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child.
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On Monday, July 25, 2016 Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 28-year-old John Mahler on a Parole Warrant issued by the State Division of Parole. Mahler was convicted in 2013 of committing burglaries in the Village of Walton; he was paroled in March, & was subject to Post Release Supervision until March 2019. Mahler is being held in the Delaware County Correctional Facility pending further action by the Division of Parole.
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A 2nd Sidney Rotary Club Grant has been awarded for local efforts in combating the Heroin crisis locally. The Recovery Coach Training Grant will allow for up to 25 people to be trained to assist those recovering from addiction, according to spokesperson Lorraine Keckeisen:

(Lorraine Keckeisen 7-26-16)

Keckeisen said that the efforts to create a coalition for the tri town area has been successful, the coalition will be called “the TRI-TOWN COALITION ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE”. Also, plans are being formulated to schedule Narcan Training with Joseph Filippone of Catholic Charities at the Tri-Town Regional Hospital in Sidney in the fall.
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I-88 Speedway will have a special feature with the “Crazy 8’s Special” on Wednesday at the track in Afton. I-88 Speedway spokesperson Denise Page explains:

(DENISE PAIGE 7-26-16)

A follow to Wednesday’s racing will be held in October at I-88 Speedway.
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The State Labor Department released the unemployment rates for southern tier area counties today. Chenango county registered 4.5% unemployment, Delaware County had an even 5%, Otsego county registered a 4.3 % for teh Month of June. The state wide unemployment rate for June was at 4.7% for the 2nd straight month.
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Governor Cuomo announced the arrests of 5 people for illegally selling synthetic marijuana at stores in Syracuse and Binghamton. State Police seized more than 100 packets of suspected synthetic marijuana, the State Health Commissioner is issuing orders to immediately close the establishments found to be selling these illegal substances. In Binghamton Troopers arrested 62-year old Vijaykumar Hathi and 64-year old Deepa Hathi, owners of Friend’s Grocery at 46 Court Street in Binghamton. Both were charged with sale of synthetic drugs, & possessing of synthetic Marijuana.
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FEMA released updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Otsego County for public comment. The maps and the associated Flood Insurance Study report will serve as the basis for floodplain management measures, flood insurance rates, and insurance purchase requirements& will help property owners make decisions about how to protect homes against future flood risk. FEMA and & the DEC will host a Flood Risk Open House meeting today from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the Meadows Office Building, in Cooperstown.
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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will host the next 4-Chamber mixer to be held today at Highway 7 Bar & Grill in Bainbridge. The meeting will begin at 6 :00, members of the Sidney, Bainbridge, Afton & Unadilla chambers are urged to attend.
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