WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 6-30-16

by wcdonews Posted on June 30, 2016

State Police responded to a report of a physical domestic dispute at 318 Stein Road in Greene, 44-year-old Anthony A. Bowman of Cortland, was involved in an argument with his son, 20-year-old Anthony L. Bowman of Greene. The argument evolved into a physical dispute with the younger Bowman stabbing his father multiple times in the torso. Anthony A. Bowman was transported to Wilson Memorial Hospital for the treatment of non-life threatening wounds. Anthony L. Bowman was charged with 1st degree assault, he was arraigned in the Town of Oxford Court and remanded to the Chenango County Jail in lieu of $25,000 cash bail.
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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office responded to Route 81 southbound, exit 3 in the Town of Kirkwood for a head-on motor vehicle collision with injuries. The initial investigation revealed the deceased vehicle operator was traveling north in the southbound lane when she collided with an SUV traveling south. 5 SUV occupants suffered minor injuries and were all transported to Wilson Hospital. The deceased vehicle operators name has not yet been released pending family notification, Route 81 was closed at exit 3 south-bound off ramp for about 4 hours until 7:40 this morning.
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Governor Cuomo hosted the first-ever Catskill Summer Challenge highlighting the attractions and activities in the Catskills with the goal of driving tourism and boosting the region’s economy. The event kicked off at the Bethel Woods Center for the Performing Arts, Actor Robert De Niro who is a longtime Catskills resident also joined the Governor at the event:

(DeNiro 6-30-16)

The Catskill Challenge is patterned after the Governor’s Adirondack challenge, as a way to increase tourism, Cuomo said that they are going to increase the advertising budget by an additional 5 Million dollars and release new ads highlighting the region:

(Cuomo 6-30-16)

Cuomo said that plans also call for the Woodstock site to be placed on the register of state and national historic places, which would increase tourism.
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The State Department of Health announced that it has begun issuing the results of seasonal mosquito surveillance and testing statewide, and added Zika to its list of mosquito-borne viruses under surveillance. The Department conducts surveillance for mosquito-borne viruses including West Nile virus, Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus and Zika virus. Zika virus is spread primarily through the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitos become infected when they feed on a person already infected with the virus and can then spread the virus to other people through bites.
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A new Sienna College poll released today showed that New York Voters were not as likely to vote to re-elect their State Senator and Assembly member this year. 48% of the 803 registered voters polled said they would vote to re-elect their senator. 37% said they’d prefer someone else and 14% were undecided. Voters said they are prepared to re-elect Assembly members by a 42 to 38% margin with 20% undecided. All 63 State Senators and 150 Assembly members are up for election November 8th.
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Recently re-signed infielder Jose Reyes of the New York Mets will be playing for the Binghamton Mets at home at NYSEG Stadium tonight. B-Mets Spokesman Jim Weed explains:

(Jim Weed 6-30-16)

The B-Mets will be playing New Hampshire, game time tonight at 6:35, tickets are available at the NYSEG Stadium box office or through BMETS.com.
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Village of Sidney officials, business owners & Architects will discuss plans for an environmentally friendly reconstruction of the Main Street Area tonight. Village officials John Redente explains:

(John Redente 6-30-16)

The meeting will be held at the Sidney Library starting at 6:30 PM.
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Governor Cuomo is in Sullivan County today, for the 1st annual Catskill Summer Challenge. Cuomo will be accompanied by Special Guest Robert De Niro, at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel. At 3:00 PM Governor Cuomo Attends the 2016 Catskill Summer Challenge Luncheon and Award Ceremony at Bethel Woods,
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Governor Cuomo announced $1.3 million in funding for 17 projects to improve and expand State Park hiking trails and outdoor recreational access projects across New York. The trails projects are part of the Governor’s commitment to improving parks through the NY Parks 2020 Plan. In The Southern Tier; Chenango Valley State Park will $75,000 to resurface five miles of existing Lily Lake and Chenango Lake perimeter pedestrian trails as well as improve surfacing and drainage and update directional and interpretive signage on 13 miles of upland bicycle/pedestrian trails.
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Chenango County Public Health will host another free rabies clinic tonight in New Berlin. The clinic will run from 5:30 to 6:30 at the New Berlin Firehouse, more information is available at 337-1673.
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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-29-16

by wcdonews Posted on June 29, 2016

Opportunities for Chenango announced that the Literacy Volunteers Program in Chenango County will close on Thursday. Program Director Ellen Hurtubise explains:

(Ellen Hurtubise 6-29-16)

There is a chance that a Literacy program could be extended to Chenango County from the Literacy Volunteers Program of Otsego & Delaware county, according to Program Director Dawn Rogers-Kroll:

(Dawn Rogers Kroll 6-29-16)

Those who would like to volunteer or assist in getting a literacy program to re-open in Chenango COunty can call Rogers-Kroll at 287-0036.
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Governor Cuomo will host the first-ever Catskill Summer Challenge with various State leaders competing tomorrow, including rafting, fishing, & biking. Delaware County Chamber President Ray Pucci told WCDO News that this will shine an additional spotlight on the Catskills:

(Ray Pucci 6-29-16)

Tomorrow’s Catskill Challenge will end with a reception and presentation of awards, Cuomo hopes to make this & the Adirondack Challenge an annual event that carries on beyong his tenure in Albany.
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The Sidney Rotary Club will hold another forum this evening in order to get a local coalition together to try to stop Heroin & Opioid Abuse, organizer Lorraine Keckeisen explains:

(Lorraine Keckeisen 6-29-16)

The forum will begin at 6:15 tonight at the Sidney High School and is open to the public.
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The Candidates are now set following the 22nd Congressional District Republican Primary Tuesday. Claudia Tenney defeated 2 challengers to get the Republican nomination, Tenney will now take on Democrat Kim Myers of Vestal in the November election.
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The Binghamton Mets announced that first baseman Dominic Smith will play for the US Team at the 2016 All-Star Futures Game on Sunday, July 10 at PETCO Park in San Diego. Smith is the 9th B-Met to be included in the game in the last 6 years.
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The Town of Guilford will hold a special meeting of the town board for the purpose of discussing the Guilford Water Project. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Guilford town Hall on Marble road.
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Governor Cuomo today announced that lane closures for road and bridge construction projects on New York State highways will be suspended from 6 a.m. on Friday, July 1, to 6 a.m. on Tuesday, July 5, in order to accommodate travelers during the busy Independence Day holiday weekend. Some work may continue behind permanent concrete barriers or for emergency repairs.
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John Faso defeated Andrew Heaney for the Republican Party nomination in the 19th congressional district primary yesterday. Zephyr Teachout defeated Will Yandik for the Democratic Primary. Faso will face Teachout to replace Chris Gibson in November.
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23 Year old Andre Lee of Binghamton was convicted Tuesday afternoon of 2nd-degree murder, assault & criminal possession of a weapon, in the death of 19 year old Scott Wright on July 4, 2014. Wright died 3 days later; Sentencing for Lee is scheduled for September 21st.
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Last year, Governor Cuomo announced the launch of the first annual Catskill Challenge to promote tourism in the region during the Ride the Catskills motorcycle ride. With the Catskill Challenge set to take place Thursday, cabinet officials will hop on their motorcycles and kick-off the festivities a day early with the second Ride the Catskills Today. At 10:00 AM, Ride the Catskills starts at the Windham Mountain Ski Resort, and concludes with a reception in Roscoe.
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Delaware County Public Health will be providing a Car Seat Safety Event at the 8th Annual Children’s Festival at Delaware Opportunities, State Highway 10, in Hamden today from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. 73% of car seats are not used or installed correctly; Nationally certified child passenger safety technicians will be there to teach parents how to correctly install and use your child’s safety or booster seat. More information is available at 832-5200.
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The Delaware County Public Health Services will hold a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats, and ferrets today from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, at the Masonville Fire Hall. More information is available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com
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State fair officials announced that the Rock band “Daughtry” fronted by singer Chris Daughtry provides the final 8:00 PM show of the 2016 Chevy Court concert season, on Sunday, September 4th. This year, the Chevy Court will have 23 free shows as part of the Fair’s lineup of entertainment & activities. The state fair runs from August 25th to September 5th this year.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 6-28-16

by wcdonews Posted on June 28, 2016

The Sidney Rotary announced that another Heroin & Opioid Forum would be held Wednesday evening in the Sidney High School Library. Spokesperson Lorraine Keckeisen told WCDO News about one of the guest speakers, Sergeant John Capellini:

(Lorraine Keckeisen 6-28-16)

The Doors will open at 6:00 & the presentations start 6:15. Keckeisen said that they would Establish Work Groups, & set Priorities with the goal of creating a Sidney Tri-Town Area Coalition to fight the ongoing Heroin & Opioid crisis.
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As part of the “Get Screened, No Excuses” campaign, Governor Cuomo signed legislation to increase access to breast cancer screenings and build on the series of breast cancer initiatives outlined in the 2016 State of the State address. The new initiatives include mobile mammography vans, patient navigators, a public awareness campaign, community-based peer education programs, and investments through the state-backed venture capital fund to support promising cancer-related technologies. The Governor also announced the launch of a new “Text Line” to help women find mammogram locations. New Yorkers can text “Get Screened” to 81336 and after submitting their zip code; they will receive information about screening locations with extended hours near home.
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State Senator Jim Seward announced that community libraries throughout the 51st senatorial district have been awarded a total of $235,613 in public library construction grant funds. Locally, the Kinney Memorial Library in Hartwick will receive $25,035 to Replace old windows and add insulation, the Unadilla Public Library will receive $35,475 to Replace inefficient windows and light fixtures and interior renovations, the Village Library of Cooperstown will receive $23,327 for Interior renovations & the Worcester Free Library will get $23,606 for insulation.
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The 1st phase of the $50 Million Dollar restoration if the New York State fairgrounds are nearly complete, with the final touches being applied in the final months before the annual state fair. The 1-mile track & the grandstand are gone, in their place is an expanded midway, and a bigger RV park with 315 more spaces, 2/3rds are already booked for this year’s fair, which begins on August 25th.
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New York’s highways & bridges are among the worst in the nation, according to a new report by “TRIP”, which is a national transportation organization. 5% of the states interstate bridges are structurally deficient, 4th worst in the nation, 17% 0of the pavement on the New York interstate system is in poor to mediocre condition, which is 10th worst in the nation. President Obama signed into law a 5 year 305 billion dollar highway improvement plan last year, which will boost highway funding by 15% and transit funding by 15% by the year 2020.
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Governor Cuomo announced a new consumer hotline to accept reports of “ZOMBIE PROPERTIES” across the state. New Yorkers Are Encouraged to Call (800) 342-3736 to Report Properties in Their Neighborhoods, following last week’s signing of legislation to get Zombie properties rehabilitated or renovated, sold and back onto the tax rolls in a more timely fashion.
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Attorney General Eric Schneiderman today announced New York State’s participation in partial settlements with Volkswagen and its Audi and Porsche affiliates arising from Volkswagen’s violations of emissions standards and state consumer protection laws. As part of the settlements, all owners of 2.0 liter, 4-cylinder engine VW and Audi diesel cars in New York will be entitled to be paid full, pre-scandal fair market value for their vehicle, in addition to a cash payment of at least $5,100, car owners may also choose to keep their vehicle and wait to see if VW and Audi develop acceptable emissions fixes; car owners who exercise this option will also receive a cash payment of at least $5,100. The settlements will also direct to New York over $115 million for environmental projects to improve New York’s air quality, as well as over $30 million in additional monetary recoveries for the state’s general fund.
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Otsego County District Attorney John Muehl announced that 50 year old Casey Callahan was arrested Monday on a sealed indictment warrant for 2nd degree Murder for the killing his wife Elizabeth on January 19th, 2000, by allegedly running her over with a tractor trailer in a parking lot in Athens Township Pennsylvania. Muehl stated that the murder was planned out when Callahan & his wife lived at Goodyear Lake; Callahan is s currently serving a 12-½ year sentence for a criminal sexual act conviction from 3 years ago. Callahan was arraigned and was returned to the Attica Correctional Facility. Callahan faces 25 years to life in prison.
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State Police arrested 32-year-old Joseph Little of Sidney Aggravated DWI with a BAC result of .20%, and other traffic violations. Little was observed failing to use a designated lane on State Route 7 in the Town of Unadilla, he was arraigned in the Town of Unadilla court and was remanded to the Otsego County jail on $500 cash bail or $1,000 property bond pending future court action.
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Binghamton Police arrested Shaun Pauling-Payne of Binghamton, for vehicular manslaughter, DWI, and several other charges, after he crashed into a motorcycle driven by 37-year-old William Nash Jr. Nash was taken to an area hospital, but died as a result of his injuries. Pauling-Payne had a BAC of .22; He was arraigned in Binghamton City Court and taken to the Broome County Jail. The investigation is continuing.
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The Delaware County Board of Elections reminds county registered voters affiliated with the republican or democratic parties, that Primary Elections are today, from 12:00 Noon to 9:00 PM. Both Democrats & Republicans are holding a Primary for the 19th Congressional District. All Tompkins voters will now vote at the Tompkins Town Hall at 148 Bridge St., Trout Creek. More information is available at 832-5321. Attorney General Eric Schneiderman reminds voters that a hotline has been set up for those experiencing trouble in the polling place, the number is 800-771-7755.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 6-27-16

by wcdonews Posted on June 28, 2016

John Guzy of Bainbridge was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison, for the murder of 26-year-old Derek D. Prindle and attempted murder of Derek S. Prindle, the victim’s father on October 27th, 2014, in front of the former Peak Fitness on State Route 7 in Bainbridge. Guzy was also ordered to pay restitution for funeral expenses for Prindle, among other related expenses, Guzy’s attorney has filed a notice of appeal.
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State Police arrested 19-year-old Jason McCrady of Greene, for 3rd degree Assault, criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation and harassment. This arrest occurred after troopers. McCrady is accused of punching, shoving & choking his girlfriend, causing injuries, he was also wanted on a bench warrant for aggravated harassment by State Police in Homer. McCrady was arraigned in the Town of Greene court and was remanded to the Chenango County jail on $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 property bond, pending court action on July 12th.
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The trial of Almond Upton is scheduled to begin on July 11th In Broome County. Upton is accused of intentionally running down State Trooper Christopher Skinner as he was conducting an unrelated traffic stop on May 29 2014, on I-81 in the town of Chenango, Trooper Skinner was killed instantly.
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The City of Oneonta Fire Department will be conducting a community risk assessment over the next few months. Department members will be walking through neighborhoods, checking out building exteriors & properties, they will be in uniform, will have Id’s & they will not ask to enter a residence. More Information is available by emailing risk assess@oneonta.ny.us.
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The USDA will be teaming up with the Bainbridge Guilford Central School again this summer to offer free breakfast & lunch for any child 18 & under, and for special needs children up to 21, Monday through Friday through August 5th, at the Greenlawn & Guilford Elementary schools. More information is available at 967-6301.
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State Police CNET along with State Troopers & Norwich Police executed a search warrant following an investigation into Heroin sales in the Norwich area. 54 year old Antonio Totten of Norwich was found to be in possession of crack cocaine, $1803. in cash, wax envelopes containing heroin, brass knuckles, marijuana, and 2 cell phones. Totten was charged with 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Possession of a Weapon & Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. Totten was arraigned & was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $100,000 cash bail or $250,000 bond.
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The Village of Sidney Police Department announced the Main Street railroad crossing will be closed to traffic today for repairs. Reopening of the railroad crossing is expected on Tuesday, Motorists are advised to use an alternate route.
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3 public meetings will be held today at Oneonta City Hall. The Operations, Planning & Evaluation Committee will begin their meeting at 4:00 PM, followed by the Finance & Human Resources Committee meeting at 5:00 PM, and the Zoning & Housing Board of Appeals at 7:00 PM. All 3 meeting will be held in the Common Council Chambers on the 2nd Floor of City Hall.
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The State DOT announced that construction work for the Prospect Mountain construction project will require alternating lane closures in the City of Binghamton, today through Thursday, from 7:00 AM to to 5:00 PM. Front Street will have periodic, alternating lane closures between Prospect Street and Bevier Street. Crews will be performing bridge pier work. Flag personnel will guide alternating traffic through the work zone. Work will be performed weather permitting. Motorists are advised to be alert for slow moving traffic and sudden stops.
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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 6-24-16

by wcdonews Posted on June 24, 2016

The State Police Community Narcotics Enforcement Team, State Troopers and Oneonta Police Department executed a search warrant at 510 Main Street in the City of Oneonta, following an investigation into heroin sales. Troopers seized 110 bags of heroin, $343 in cash, digital drug scales, 22 marihuana plants, 5 shotguns, 4 rifles, ammunition, 3 daggers, and marijuana cultivation equipment. 29 year old Tadd Sherwood of Oneonta was arrested for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Possession of a Weapon by a felon, Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Unlawfully Growing Cannabis. The Endangering Welfare of a Child charge is the result of a 5 year old child and 4 week old infant living in the residence where narcotics were found. Sherwood was arraigned in the Town of Milford Court and remanded to the Otsego County Jail without bail.
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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Red Roof Inn, on Old Front Street in the Town of Dickinson Thursday, following the report of a patron destroying a room. 42-year-old Loretta Parliman is accused of causing about $1500.00 damage, she was arraigned in the Town of Dickinson Court & was remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail. Parliman was charged with Criminal Mischief, False Personation, & faces additional charges following the secretion of narcotics from a body cavity.
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46-year-old Cindy Fortner of Homer is expected to plead guilty in Broome County Court this afternoon to Conspiracy, in connection with the abduction of her teenage daughters, Shaeleen & Kylea Fortner, from the Town of Binghamton. Prosecutors accused Fortner of arranging her daughters April 2015 abduction and was an accomplice along with 29-year-old Amanda Hellmann of Vestal, who already pleaded guilty to kidnapping & will serve 10 years in prison.
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State Police stopped a Hyundai speeding at 83 miles per hour on State Route 17 this afternoon in the Town of Sanford. 20 year old Shymil McBee-Miles of Binghamton was driving a stolen vehicle that from Vestal. When Troopers approached the vehicle, McBee-Miles drove away, at a high rate of speed, fleeing the scene. McBee-Miles attempted to take exit 82’s ramp at a high rate of speed, and crash the vehicle, which overturned & he was ejected from the vehicle and was arrested while attempting to crawl away. McBee-Miles was transported to Wilson Hospital for a knee injury. McBee-Miles was arraigned in the Town of Windsor court for criminal possession of stolen property, He was remanded to the Broome County jail with no bail set, additional charges pending.
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The Sidney High School Visual Arts Department Exhibit at the Harrington Gallery on Cartwright Avenue, will be on display through tomorrow at 4:00 PM. The exhibit can be seen between 11:00 & 4:00 on Saturday
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The Charles Jacobi American Legion post at 22 Union Street in Sidney, will hold a graduation day barbecue Saturday. The barbecue will begin at 12:00 noon until all are gone. Pre-orders are availaCINDY ble at 563-8031.
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The Village of Sidney Police Department announced that on Monday, the Main Street railroad crossing will be closed to traffic for repairs. Reopening of the railroad crossing will be sometime on Tuesday. Motorists are advised to use an alternate route.
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Governor Cuomo today announced that maple syrup production in New York has increased by 18%, breaking last year’s 70-year production record by more than 100,000 gallons and maintaining the state’s standing as the second leading producer behing Vermont, of fresh maple syrup in the nation. New York’s maple farmers produced more than 700,000 gallons of maple syrup in 2016, due to warmer-than-normal temperatures, which allowed for an extended season.

Area School district will be holding their Graduation Exercises this weekend. Tonight, Charlotte valley & Windsor will hold their graduation ceremonies at 6:30, at 7:00 PM, graduations will be held for seniors of Afton, Deposit, Franklin, Milford, Morris, Unatego & Laurens. On Saturday AT 10:00 am, Ceremonies will begin for Sidney, Greene, Harpursville, Norwich, & Walton, at 10:30 for Gilbertsville-Mount Upton, at 10:45 for Oneonta, & 11:00 AM for Oxford Academy. Saturday afternoon graduation ceremonies will be held for Unadilla Valley at 2:00 PM & Saturday night for Bainbridge-Guilford Seniors at 7:00 PM. Edmeston seniors will graduate on Sunday afternoon.
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The Chenango County Sheriff’s department responded to a burglary in progress at 268 Round Pond Road in the Town of Smithville Thursday morning. A Sheriff’s Deputy and members of the Greene Police Department discovered a male suspect in the residence, at 11:15 AM, officers noticed smoke coming from the rear of the residence and called for fire department response. The suspect jumped through a window at the rear of the residence in an attempt to escape & suffered injuries. 26-year-old Adam King of Smithville was transported to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City; he was released to the custody of the Sheriff’s department. The fire was caused extensive damage to the residence, & is considered to be a total loss. King was charged with 2nd degree Burglary, Arson & Criminal Mischief, and he was arraigned this morning in the Town of Smithville Court and was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $100,000 cash bail.
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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported burglary Tuesday at the Canasawacta Country Club, a suspect had stolen cash and a golf cart; a second golf cart had been stolen previously. Deputies discovered a golf cart in a ditch in the area of Owens Road in Plymouth. 21 year old Jeremiah Garbett of Plymouth was arrested, The stolen cash and both stolen golf carts were recovered, Garbett was arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $10,000 to reappear at a later date.
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A City of Norwich resident was arrested by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office on 1 count of 3rd degree Assault. Ann Myrick was charged, for allegedly knocking a 66-year-old victim to the ground in Bill’s Diner in Norwich, causing serious physical injury. Myrick was issued an appearance ticket for Town of Norwich Court at a later date.
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The American Red Cross will hold another Blood Drive today in West Oneonta, from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the West Oneonta Fire Department. Appointments are made by downloading the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 6-23-16

by wcdonews Posted on June 23, 2016

The Village of Sidney is welcoming input from Main Street Businesses and the public about ideas to create a sustainable & resilient “Green Street” at an open house at the Sidney Library on June 30th at 6:30 PM. Village Spokesman John Redente explains:

(John Redente 6-23-16)

Redente said that there would be a brief presentation of the Village Project Advisory Committee & Its Consultants about the project, an open house will follow where audience members can talk to the designers in small groups.
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The State DEC is once again warning residents to avoid contact with the Giant Hogweed, which is a Federally listed noxious weed, It’s sap can cause severe skin and eye irritation, painful blistering, permanent scarring and even blindness. If you come in contact with giant hogweed, immediately wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and water and keep the area away from sunlight for 48 hours, and make sure to contact your family physician. Giant hogweed can grow to 14 feet or more, Its white flower heads can grow up to 2 1/2 feet in diameter & take the shape of an umbrella. If you find Giant Hogweed call the DEC Hotline at 1-845-256-3111, & Provide photos, detailed directions to the plant infestation and estimate the number of plants.
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Governor Cuomo today signed legislation to prevent foreclosures and curb the threat posed to communities by “zombie properties.” The bill was passed as part of the 2016 Legislative Session; the legislation combats the blight of vacant and abandoned properties by expediting the rehabilitation, repair and improvement of these properties, and enabling the State to assist homeowners facing mortgage foreclosure. The package of bills Combats Blight Created by Zombie Properties by Imposing a Pre-Foreclosure Duty on Banks and Servicers to Maintain Zombie Homes, Creates an Electronic Registry of Abandoned Properties, and Expediting Foreclosure for Vacant and Abandoned Properties to Get Them Back on the Market.
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State Police arrested 29-Year-old Terence Ito of Walton for reckless endangerment, two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, criminal mischief and harassment. This arrest occurred after troopers responded to a dispute on Palmer Hill Road in the Town of Franklin, where Ito allegedly struck his pregnant wife in the stomach in front of their 2 young children & interfered when she attempted to call the police for help. Ito was arraigned in the adjoining Town of Sidney court and was released without bail being required. An order of protection was issued.
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State Police arrested 42-year-old Gwen Raake of Acworth, Georgia for DWI and other traffic violations. Raake is accused of speeding at 78 miles per hour on I-88 in the Town of Oneonta, while intoxicated. Raake was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Oneonta court on July 5th.
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State Police arrested 45-year-old James Begin of North Adams, Massachusetts for DWI and other traffic violations. Troopers responded to a Delaware County 911 report of a van driving the wrong way on State Route 17 in the Town of Hancock. Begin was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Hancock on July 18th.
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A Bobcat has tested positive for rabies in the town of Tompkins, the first animal testing positive for rabies in 2016, according to Delaware County Public Health Services. The Bobcat was sent to the State Rabies Laboratory for testing, there was no human exposure, a dog that was exposed to the rabid Bobcat was immunized against rabies, and is not in danger of contracting the disease. Delaware County Public Health announced that the next scheduled rabies clinic is at the Masonville Fire Hall on June 29th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. To report a suspected rabid animal call Delaware County Public Health Services at 832-5200, more information is available at delawarecountypublichealth.com.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County will be sponsoring 3 farmers’ markets for the 2016 season in Sidney, Walton and Deposit, NY. The Deposit Farmers Market will be held at the First United Methodist Church, on August 18 & September 15, from 10:00 am to 2:00 PM. The Sidney Farmers Market will be held in the Video Entertainment parking lot, 89 Main Street, on Tuesdays from June 28 to August 30 from 2:00 to 6:00 PM. The Walton Farmers Market will be held at the Delaware Valley Hospital’s parking lot, on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays from July 6th to October 19th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-22-16

by wcdonews Posted on June 22, 2016

Organizers for the Annual Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament in Norwich are in desperate need to get volunteers for the July 9th event, and the deadline for teams to sign up has been extended. Organizer Tom Revoir explains:

(Tom Revoir 6-22-16)

Teams can still sign up online at GusMacker.com, Revoir said that those interested in volunteering could stop at the Norwich YMCA or call him there at 336-9622, extension 29.
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Governor Cuomo signed legislation to enact new laws & protocols in dealing with the state’s rising Heroin & Opioid Abuse epidemic:

(Cuomo 6-22-16)

The legislation followed the findings of various Task Force hearing around the state where lawmakers heard testimony from medical professionals as well as those who have battled the addictions.
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The Company that has proposed the Constitution Pipeline is filing a lawsuit after the state DEC rejected the paperwork that was submitted for the plan. Area Assemblyman Cliff Crouch told WCDO News that several area companies were promised low cost natural gas through this plan, and now they are in limbo:

(Cliff Crouch 6-22-16)

Crouch said that the lawsuits will likely take 2 or 3 years to complete, hopefully the companies like Amphenol, Acco & Raymond will be able to operate at current levels until the Pipeline is approved & built.
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The Otsego County Fair officials announced that there were able to get a concert lined up for this year’s Fair, following a request for a show by fairgoers. Spokesperson Lisa Jones explains:

(Lisa Jones 6-22-16)

Jones Said that SFCU is sponsoring the concert at this year’s fair, which will run at the fairgrounds in Morris August 2nd through the 7th.
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The Greater Chenango Cares IRT event will be held in Norwich at the High School & In Cortland County starting July 15 through the 24th. Chenango United Way Spokesperson Elizabeth Monaco said that county organizers were happy to get the event for an unprecedented 2nd straight year:

(Elizabeth Monaco)

Monaco said that volunteers are still needed to help the military personnel with the event; they can get more information by calling the united way at 334-8815.
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Fireworks over The Fairgrounds will be held this coming July 4th at the Chenango County Fairgrounds in Norwich. Organizer terry Potter explains:

(Terry Potter 6-22-16)

Potter said that the gates would open at 8:30 AM; kids under 15 will get in free.
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Oneonta Department of Public Service announced that they would continue to flush Water Mains on the Intermediate Service on Thursday, Friday & Monday, through the residential area of the City North of the Downtown Business District. Water pressure & color may change; those with questions can call the department at 432-2100.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 6-21-16

by wcdonews Posted on June 21, 2016

Sidney village police Arrested 31 Year old for felony assault, & 2 counts of criminal mischief & attempted criminal mischief early Sunday morning. Thomas Walters Jr. is accused of assaulting his father & His wife during a domestic dispute. Walters also tried to kick out the police car window. Walters was intoxicated & was remanded to the Delaware county jail on $10,000 cash bail pending future court action.
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State Police arrested 25-year-old August Marcy of Frankfort, for DWI & other traffic violations, following the report of a crash on State Route 80 in the Town of Sherburne. Marcy is accused of driving while intoxicated when he drifted off the roadway and struck 3 street signs and a tree, Marcy was issued tickets returnable in the Town of Sherburne Court on July 7th.
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Oneonta Police responded to a 3-car accident Monday morning on I-88 at about 8:30 AM. Police reported that 43 year old Jason Gillis of Brunswick Hills Ohio was distracted by the GPS App on his cell phone, and ran into the back of the car being driven by 22 year old Erin Yelich of Oneonta, which forced her car to spin and hit the guard rail. Yelich was taken to Fox Hospital with minor injuries. A 3rd vehicle was being operated by 47 year old Joseph Dent of Oneonta, who was driving behind Yelich’s car and tried unsuccessfully to maneuver around it., causing Dent’s vehicle to flip onto the driver’s side. Gillis was ticketed for use of an electronic device and following too closely. Dent was also ticketed for following too closely.
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Testimony began today in Broome County Court in the murder trial of Andre Lee of Binghamton. Lee was arrested for 2nd-degree murder for the shooting death of 19-year-old Scott Wright following a fight at a party at Town & Country Apartments on July 4th 2014, Wright died 3 days later.
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Sidney Village police arrested 36-year-old Sidney man for assault, harassment, & endangering welfare the child. Eddie Ocasio is accused of assaulting a Sidney resident after accusing the resident’s wife of stealing his marijuana. Ocasio was released in his own recognizance & will appear in Sidney Court at a later date.
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The State Department of Labor released the preliminary local area unemployment report for the month of May, the State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased over the month, from 4.9% to 4.7% in May, Locally, Chenango county’s rate was at 4.5%, Delaware County at 4.9% and Otsego county’s rate was 4%.
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Governor Cuomo announced that 22 upstate counties and 3 municipalities are receiving $30.2 million in license fees paid by newly licensed destination resort casinos. The county payouts are one portion of the $151 million in commercial casino license fees that are being distributed using the same formula for casino gaming revenue laid out in the Upstate New York Gaming and Economic Development Act of 2013. Local counties receiving money will be Delaware County, with $241,536 and Broome County $2,360,583. The remaining $40 million is being distributed to public schools statewide as part of the state’s education formula.

The State Department of Health announced a public meeting on the issuance of New York City’s Filtration Avoidance determination. Locally a meeting will be held this evening at the Senator Charles Cook County Office Building in Delhi from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
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The Delaware county department of public works will be replacing culverts on County Route 20 in the town of Masonville. The work will be performed between 8:00 to 3:00 PM on Today, Wednesday & Thursday & the road will be reopened to traffic each afternoon at 3:00 PM. More information is available at 832-5800.
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I-88 Speedway will hold a special night of Tuesday Night racing tonight. Track Spokesperson Denise Page explains:

(Denise Paige 6-21-16)

More information about tonight’s racing and the full schedule this year is available at I88Speedway.com
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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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The City Of Oneonta Department of Public Service will be flushing Water Mains on the Intermediate Service today through Friday. Affected areas are East Street above Hazel Street, Wilber Park Apartments, and the top of Draper Street, & North 5th, 6th, & 7th Streets, East Center Street Youngman Avenue & Park Street. More information is available at 432-2100.

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