WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-8-16

by wcdonews Posted on June 8, 2016

State Police arrested 27 year old Grant Woodruff of Binghamton, for operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs, 2 counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance & other traffic violations, after a trooper arrived at a car & bus collision at about 8:30 AM on Chenango Bridge Road in the Town of Chenango. Troopers accused Woodruff of driving while impaired by drugs when he crashed into the rear of a stopped Broome County Transit bus. Woodruff was arraigned in the Town of Chenango court and was remanded to the Broome County jail on $1,000 cash bail or $3,000 property bond pending court action in Town of Chenango on June 28th.
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State Police at Sidney are currently investigating a burglary that was reported on June 5th, at the Frog Pond Farms located at 2001 State Route 7, in the Town of Bainbridge. An undisclosed amount of cash was taken. Anyone with information is asked to please contact the New York State Police at 561-7434.
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State Police arrested 22 year old Zachary Ruffles of Burlington Flats, for criminal mischief, endangering the welfare of a child and harassment, after troopers responded to dispute complaint in the Town of Burlington. Ruffles is accused of shoving the vicitm, & damagin g clothing and a cell phone, in fornt of a child. Ruffles was arraigned in Town of Hartwick court and was released on his own recognizance, he faces court action on June 13th, an order of protection was issued.
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15 years after 9/11, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum will pay tribute to baseball’s role in the healing process with a 6-month exhibit, & a special recognition during Hall of Fame Weekend. On Saturday, June 18, the Museum will cut the ribbon on “Baseball After 9/11” which will feature will be the Mets jersey 2016 Hall of Fame electee Mike Piazza wore on Sept. 21, 2001, in the first game played in New York after 9/11. Additional artifacts include both the “NYPD” hat worn by Mets manager Bobby Valentine and the “FDNY” hat worn by Mets pitcher John Franco on Sept. 21, 2001, as well as a game ticket to the scheduled Sept. 11 game at Yankee Stadium between the Yankees and the Chicago White Sox.
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The State Legislative session for 2016 is winding down, area assemblyman Bill Magee comments on the past 6 months work in Albany:

(Magee 6-8-16)

A flurry of bills is expected to be passed in Albany in the last days, the Assembly once again passed the Dream Act for tuitions for the children of illegal aliens, and it once again faces little chance of passing in the Senate.
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Projects supported by New York’s Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) produced nearly 36,000 additional jobs in 2014, an increase of 18 percent from the prior year, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This is DiNapoli’s ninth annual report examining the performance of the state’s IDAs and how these entities work to attract, retain and expand businesses within their communities. DiNapoli’s report shows the state’s 109 active IDAs provided $1.1 billion in total tax exemptions in 2014. These exemptions were partially offset by $483 million in payments-in-lieu of taxes, leaving the total net exemptions for the year at $632 million – a decrease of $28.5 million, or 4.3 percent, from 2013.
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Governor Cuomo announced $16.3 million to fund rail and port improvement projects across New York State. The grants from the Governor’s Passenger and Freight Rail Assistance Program will support projects that strengthen infrastructure vital to the movement of goods throughout the state, as well as support economic development by leveraging an additional $12.8 million in additional public and private investments. In the Southern Tier, the New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway will receive $1.4 million for construction of a state of the art Rail Terminal in Binghamton.
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The Congressional Candidates for the 19th district will debate tonight in Oneonta. Republicans Andrew Heaney & John Faso will debate each other at 7:00 PM, Democrats Will Yandik & Zephyr Teachout will debate at 8:30 PM both will be at the Foothills Performing Arts Center, The debate is sponsored by the League of Women Voters.
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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 6-7-16

by wcdonews Posted on June 7, 2016

State Police are continuing to investigate a November 1980 homicide case in Broome County 30-year-old Barry Marquart of Binghamton was reported missing after they were contacted by Marquart’s father, who stated that his son had been missing & he had received a call from Barry’s roommate. On November 9, 1980 Marquart’s car was found parked at the Exit 5 rest area on I-81 in the Town of Dickinson, Troopers found Marquart’s body in the Chenango River, his wallet was located in Otsiningo Park, south of the rest area. The autopsy ruled the death as a drowning and determined the victim received injuries from blows to his head and face. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call Investigator Matthew Hicks at the State Police Major Crimes Unit at 561-7400.
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Following a month-long review, the New York State Police Search Committee unanimously recommended Lieutenant Colonel George Beach to serve as superintendent of the State Police. Beach has more than 30 years of expertise in crisis response, operational planning, emergency management and public policy; he will replace Joseph D’Amico who has served as superintendent of the New York State Police since 2011.
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Members of the Assembly’s Minority Conference called for changes to the way the books are kept, to create more transparency, accountability and oversight in how tax dollars are spent–especially in terms of New York’s Economic Development, Assemblyman Cliff Crouch responds:

(Crouch 6-7-16)

Assemblyman Pete Lopez also responded:

(Lopez 6-7-16)

The Assembly Minority Conference Legislation sets up an independent advisory committee, streamlines economic development tax credits and other programs to make it fairer for all businesses to compete for state contracts and prohibit campaign contributions from appointees to their appointing authority.
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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 25-year-old Patrick Davenport of Oxford on an active Bench Warrant from the Norwich Police Department. Davenport was wanted for failure to appear on the charges of Unlawful Manufacturing of Methamphetamine and 3rd degree Burglary. Davenport was turned over to the custody of Norwich Police Department for processing.
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Governor Cuomo today announced special education providers would receive a 4% increase in reimbursement rates. Schools benefiting from this increase serve approximately 13,500 students across the state with emotional or physical disabilities, mental health issues, trauma, substance abuse, or involvement with the juvenile justice, social service or child welfare system. Action was taken to continue the reforms approved 2 years ago to help stabilize and streamline the rate-setting process for school-age providers.
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Fox Hospital’s executive leadership team and the board of directors announced that Dr. Reginald Knight has been selected as the new Vice President of Medical Affairs. Dr. Knight will begin his appointment at Fox on July 5th; He will be based at Fox three days of the week, splitting time between Bassett Medical Center and Fox. For the last 7 years, Dr. Knight has been an attending orthopedic surgeon for Bassett Medical Center. He also serves as director of Bassett’s spine care institute as well as president of the medical staff.
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The Cancer Services Program of Delaware, Otsego and Schoharie counties will offer free health screenings, to those women, 40 or older, who are without health insurance or are underinsured. Screenings include pap with pelvic exams, clinical breast exams, mammograms, and take-home colorectal test kits. Those who Sign up now will receive a 25% discount card to Sweet Frog, those who get the screenings done by June 30th will have their name entered in a drawing for a $25 gift card to Wal-Mart and Mirabito’s. Appointments can be made toll-free 1-888-345-0225.
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State Police are investigating a recent burglary at Frog Pond Farms in Bainbridge. The Burglary was reported on Sunday, anyone with information is asked to contact the State Police in Sidney at 561-7400.
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The Town of Unadilla announced that their Board Meeting originally scheduled for June 14th, has been rescheduled for Thursday, June 16th at 6:30 PM at the Town Hall, on State Route 7. The meeting has been moved in order to not conflict with Flag Day.
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The SFCU Hometown Parade will be held this Saturday along West Main, Main & river Streets in downtown Sidney, SFCU Spokesperson Elise Glassett explains:

(Elise Glassett 6-6-16)

Sidney police will close off area roads around the parade route prior to the 12:00 Noon start time until the conclusion of the parade.
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The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting today. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Common Council Chambers at Oneonta City hall.
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Delaware County Public Health will host a rabies clinic today in Walton, for dogs, cats, and ferrets on: 6:00 to 8:00 PM, at the Walton Highway Garage on state route 10.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 6-6-16

by wcdonews Posted on June 6, 2016

31-year-old Dennis Gellat of Earlville has been arrested in connection with the robbery at the NBT Bank in Edmeston on May 23rd. The Otsego County Sheriff’s Department reported that Gelatt was arrested Sunday night and charged with 2nd-degree robbery after deputies from Otsego and Madison counties executed a search warrant at his residence. Gelatt was arraigned in the Edmeston Town Court and he was sent to the Otsego County Correctional Facility on $25,000 bail.
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On Friday morning, Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of 3 suspicious men on the DCMO BOCES Harold Campus in Masonville. Deputies located 3 adult males in a vehicle parked area near the auto mechanic shops, the driver was 21 year old George Robinson, Jr., of Delhi was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. A passenger, 29-year-old Jonathan Gutliph of Hamden, was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, for allegedly possessing prescription medications. An unidentified 18-year-old Delhi male was also ticketed for having an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle; all 3 were processed and released on appearance tickets returnable to the Town of Masonville Court at a later date. State Police and Village of Walton Police assisted with the investigation.
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An Operation Kidsafe Free Child Safety Event is being held at Country Club Nissan in Oneonta this week; the program was started 15 years ago, Operation Kidsafe founder Mark Bott explains:

(Mark Bott 6-6-16)

More information about this week’s Oneonta event is available at CountryClubNissan.com, or at the Country Club Nissan Face book page. KIDSAFE Hours are 10:00 am to 6:00 pm through Friday & Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00pm.
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U.S. Senator Charles Schumer announced new legislation he will introduce in the Senate that would require landline and mobile carriers to offer free robocall-blocking technology to all consumers. The Act would also direct the FCC to require telephone companies to label and block calls with fraudulent caller ID, it also subjects callers to penalties, fines, or state actions to those who intentionally cause call-blocking technology to incorrectly identify callers originating from an automatic dialing system or using an artificial or prerecorded voice.
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Delaware County Deputies arrested 57-year-old John O’Connor of Meredith last Wednesday for Reckless Endangerment, for allegedly passing 2 school buses on the morning of June 1st in the Town of Franklin. Deputies reported that as O’Connor passed the 2nd school bus children were about to walk across the street. O’Connor was issued traffic summons & an appearance ticket for Town of Franklin Court on June 23rd.
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The city of Oneonta Department of Public Service announced that they will b flushing hydrants for the next 3 to 4 days. Affected areas include West Street North of Clinton Street, College terrace, Suncrest terrace, Overlook Drive & The ravine parkway, And Bugbee road west of Crestmont, College park Drive, Brigham Road, Carson road, residents may noticed a change in water color or pressure, more information is available at 432-2100.
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The Oneonta Parks & Recreation Committee will hold their next regular meeting this evening. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Common Council Chambers at Oneonta City hall.
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On Friday Delaware County Sheriff Tom Mills announced the arrest of a recently paroled Village of Walton career drug dealer on new drug trafficking charges. the Sheriff’s Criminal Investigation Division arrested 33 year old Gerard Johnson, of Walton on a Sealed Indictment Warrant, Johnson was charged with 2 counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance, for heroin sales in Walton, Johnson was arraigned on the new charges in Delaware County Court on Friday and was ordered held on $50,000 cash or $100,000 bail bond pending further court proceedings.
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Tourism remains the 2nd biggest industry in Upstate New York, and signs are looking positive for a good year fro Delaware County, According to Delaware County Chamber President Ray Pucci:

(Pucci 6-6-16)

Pucci said that the state tax revenue statistics tend to be a couple of years behind, but many area tourism related businesses are reporting increased activity & inquiries for this summer.
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The Greater Chenango Cares IRT event will again be occurring in Norwich this summer. The 10 day initiative that will offer no cost medical, dental, optometry and veterinary care for children and adults in our region. The event is being led this year by the Chenango United Way and its volunteers and is occurring because of a partnership between many local health and human service organizations, local government agencies and the Department of Defense. The event will run from Friday, July 15 through Sunday, July 24 and will be held once again at the Norwich High School. more information is available at 334-8815
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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 6-3-16

by wcdonews Posted on June 3, 2016

The Sidney Chamber Of Commerce Will Hold their Annual Dinner tonight & honor their Citizen of the Years ray Baker & Business of the Years Cullman Child Development center. Baker commented about his actions in Sidney that led to his winning the award:

(Ray Baker 6-3-16)

Amy Williams at the Cullman center also comments:

(Amy Williams 6-3-16)

The Sidney chamber Dinner will be held tonight at the Elks Lodge on River Street in Sidney.
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16 year old Peter Smith of Binghamton is facing several charges for allegedly stealing a vehicle in Chenango Bridge, making charges on the victim’s credit card, leading Broome County Sheriff’s officials on a chase through Binghamton, & crashing into the porch & a parked car in the driveway, at 71 Mitchell Avenue. Smith is charged with 2 counts of grand larceny, reckless endangerment and fleeing a police officer plus 9 traffic violations, he was sent to the Broome County Jail without bail.
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State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced today by the Consumer Product Safety Commission instituted a national recall of “Cra-Z-Art” children’s products, which contain high levels of lead. Schneiderman said that his office had discovered high lead levels in parts of several children’s Cra-Z-Art products, which were supplied by LaRose Industries to retailers such as K-Mart, Target, and Toys-R-Us stores. Wristbands associated with several Cra-Z-Art children’s products contained lead at levels of 120 to 980 parts per million, about 10 times the legal limit.
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A new trial date is set for Ryan Lawrence of Syracuse, who is accused of killing his daughter, baby Maddox, and dumping her in the Syracuse Inner Harbor in February. Lawrence was in Onondaga County Court on Thursday, a request to move the trial to Cortland County Court was denied, and the new trial date was moved from September to October 31st.
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New York lawmakers have forwarded legislation to regulate daily fantasy sports, which could enable thousands of people to resume playing through FanDuel & Draft Kings. Committees in the state Senate and Assembly advanced bills this week that detail proposed registration fees for commercial operators and prohibitions against minors playing through those sites. Both FanDuel and Draft Kings, agreed in March to stop taking bets in New York as lawmakers considered legalizing the popular online contests, State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman sued to stop them, saying they offered illegal gambling under New York State Law.
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SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher announced that she is stepping down next year, after serving 7 years as the head of the SUNY system. Zimpher will officially leave the position on June 30th, 2017; she stated that she would continue to work in some capacity in education.
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The Oxford Academy and Central School District will hold their 7th Annual Student Art Show at 6 On the Square. This exhibit begins with an Opening Reception today from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, and continues through June 18, and is available for viewing whenever 6OTS is open. More information is available at 6onthesquare.org
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The American Red Cross urges blood donors to ensure blood is available for patients all summer long, a blood donation opportunity is scheduled for today from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM at the DCMO BOCES in Trout Creek, appointments can be made by a download of the Red Cross Blood Donor App, at redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 6-2-16

by wcdonews Posted on June 2, 2016

State Police arrested 31-year-old Zachariah Burns & 24 year old Brandon Burns of Bainbridge, for 2nd degree burglary, following a March 29th report of a burglary to a home on County Road 26, in the Town of Afton. The Burns Brothers are accused of entering the home without permission and stealing guitars and a game system. Brandon Burns had been arrested on May 3rd & he was arraigned in the town of Afton court, he had been remanded to the Chenango County jail on bail, Zachariah Burns was arrested Wednesday & was arraigned in the Town of Afton court, he also was remanded to the Chenango County jail on bail. They face court action shortly.
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State Senator Jim Seward returned back to work in Albany this week. Seward recently had surgery for Bladder cancer in Albany, a full recovery is anticipated.
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3 area teenagers have been arrested by the Oneonta Police in connection with a burglary & theft at an Oneonta Business. 2 Sidney Teens & 1 from Oneonta, who are all 13 years old, were charged with 2nd degree Burglary, Petty Larceny & criminal mischief, their cases will be heard in Otsego county Family Court.
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Governor Cuomo today announced a new I Love NY advertising campaign to promote travel throughout the State’s 11 vacation regions. the campaign includes TV ads that are being aired in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, western Massachusetts, the eastern and central portions of both Pennsylvania and Ohio and in Montreal, Toronto and Ottawa in Canada. The ads will run through the summer until August 7.
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The next Otsego county free rabies clinic will be held tonight in Unadilla. The clinic will be held In Clifton Park from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
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The National Baseball Hall of Fame announced that the 2016 Inductees Exhibit is now open at the Hall of Fame and will remain on display through May of 2017. The exhibit is located on the first floor of the Museum as visitors approach the Plaque Gallery, artifacts include a Mariners home jersey worn by Ken Griffey Jr. in 1999 when he won his fourth straight American League home run title, a bat used by Mike Piazza in the 1996 All-Star Game when he won the game’s MVP Award, Piazza’s Mets batting helmet from the 2000 World Series & A catcher’s mitt Piazza used during the 1993 season when he was named the National League’s Rookie of the Year
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Officials from the Delaware County Fair announced that they would be featured tonight at 9:00 pm on The Cooking Channel. The name of the show featuring the Delaware County Fair is “Carnival Eats”
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Chenango County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 39 year old Arlo Biviano of Norwich for DWI Wednesday, following the report of a one car roll over accident on County Road 29 near the intersection of Tiffany Road in the Town of North Norwich with possible entrapment. Biviano’s vehicle left the roadway and overturned over an embankment before striking a light pole. Both occupants escaped the crash with minor injuries. Biviano was processed and released on appearance tickets for later court action in the Town of North Norwich Court.
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The Delaware County Board of Elections announced that Friday June 3rd is the last day to register for the June 28th Federal Primary Election. Primaries will be held for Democrats & Republicans in the 19th Congressional District race. Registration forms and applications for absentee ballots may be found online at co.delaware.ny.us/departments, by calling 832-5321 or at the County office in Delhi.
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The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting on Thursday, June 2, 2016, in the District Conference Room at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM with a Public Hearing on the Code of Conduct.
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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY JUNE 1

by wcdonews Posted on June 1, 2016

Governor Cuomo today announced that State Police issued 11,946 tickets as a result of increased enforcement efforts during the Memorial Day Weekend 2016. State Troopers arrested 224 people for DWI and investigated 170 personal injury accidents, which resulted in 229 people injured. Three people were killed in three separate fatal motor vehicle accidents over the holiday weekend. Troopers issued a total of 11,946 tickets during the Memorial Day Weekend campaign, including 3,424 for speeding, 358 for distracted driving and 2, 173 for seat belt violations.
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Oneida Healthcare and Bassett Healthcare Network announce their intention to pursue a partnership agreement aimed at enhancing the delivery of health care services in the Oneida region, with a strong emphasis on population health management and expanded access to primary care. The agreement will provide opportunities to exchange best practices that reduce costs and provide better outcomes for patients.
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Binghamton Police arrested 31-year-old Lamont Weaver of Binghamton for attempted murder. Weaver is accused of stabbing the victim in the stomach multiple times and once in the head on Saturday at 8 Crandall Street, the victim is in critical condition at an area hospital, weaver is being held pending court action.
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State Police & Oneonta Police arrested 30-Year-old Kurtis Breed of Oneonta for criminal tampering and criminal mischief. Breed is accused of throwing eggs & Hash Brown potatoes at the windows of 2 Oneonta Businesses, after those 2 businesses owners rebuffed his ideas for business dealings between those businesses & his business “Breed Fitness” of Oneonta. He faces court action later this month to answer to the charges.
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Officials with Rock in the Park looking to add vendors for the July 9th event, which features a full line up of talent according to organizer Jason Hall:

(Jason Hall 6-1-16)

Vendors interested in setting up at Rock in the Park at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge can call 972-6526 for more information. This year’s proceeds will benefit the Chenango County SPCA.
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The Village of Sidney announced that the Annual Water Quality Report is now available online. The report can be accessed at the link on the village of Sidney .org website, hard copies are also available at the Village offices at the civic center, by request at 561-2324.
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Chenango County Department of Public Works announced that they have closed a bridge on County Road 8 between County Road 10 and Brown-Gale Road, in the Town of Pharsalia today. The closure will be in place until the required bridge reconstruction work is completed, local traffic will be allowed access to their homes, however, they will be required to travel away from the immediate area of the project for the closure period. More information is available at 337-1710.

State Police arrested 30-year-old Jacqueline Graves of Otego, for operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs, aggravated unlicensed operation, resisting arrest, criminal possession of a controlled substance, use of a motor vehicle without an interlock device and other traffic violations. This arrest occurred after a trooper observed Graves crossing a road hazard on State Route 7 in Otego. Graves pulled away from police and ran a short distance before being grabbed by the trooper. Graves unlawfully possessed heroin and did not have a court ordered interlock device installed on her ignition. Graves was arraigned and was remanded to the Otsego County jail on $2000 cash bail or $4000 property bond, pending court action on June 9th.
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State Police responded to a motorcycle accident on State Route 17C, in the Town of Owego. An investigation determined that 35-year-old Justin King of Owego was driving his motorcycle with his wife 34-year-old Tonya King as a rear passenger; he was unable to avoid a deer in the roadway and crashed after striking it. Both were transported to Packer Hospital in Sayre, Tonya King was pronounced dead due to head trauma. Justin King was treated for multiple minor injuries; Troopers reported that both were wearing helmets. The investigation is ongoing.
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The State DOT announced that construction work for the Prospect Mountain construction project will be performed today. I-81 northbound/State Route 17 westbound will be reduced to 1 lane between Exit 3 & 4S for pavement marking and overhead sign work for a long-term traffic pattern change at Exit 4. Exit 4S will be closed long term for the construction of a new ramp. Drivers will be detoured through side streets.
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The Sidney High Sschool visual arts department announced that this year’s exhibit venue is the Harrington Gallery on Cartwright Avenue in Sidney. The opening reception will be this afternoon from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, the show will feature artistic works by Sidney Art Students, it remain open at the expanded Harrington Gallery through Graduation Day on June 25th.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 5-31-16

by wcdonews Posted on June 1, 2016

Hundreds attended the dedication ceremony Saturday morning for the Sidney Veterans Memorial Park. Association member & Retired Army member Dane Woytek comments:

(Dane Woytek 5-31-16)

Assemblyman Cliff Crouch attended the ceremony & spoke to the crowd:

(Crouch 5-31-16)

Congressman Chris Gibson told WCDO News he was proud of the finished park, as both the congressional representative for the area, and as a retired Army Veteran.

(Gibson 5-31-16)

Others who spoke at the ceremony Saturday, Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak, US Air Force Brigadier General James McIntyre, & Brigadier General Peter Palmer, who is a Sidney High School Graduate originally from Masonville.
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Governor Cuomo visited the State Correction Officer Monday, who was injured by an exploding package left by his mailbox Sunday morning in Oneida County. The 52-year-old officer is in critical condition, & the FBI is investigating to see if the explosion was related to the victim’s job in the prison system & they are investigating the level of sophistication of the explosive.
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The State DOT announced that construction work for the Prospect Mountain construction project will be performed and will require lane closures in Binghamton, today from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Traffic will be reduced to 1 lane for concrete median barrier work at State Route 17 eastbound between Exit 70 Johnson City and Exit 72 Binghamton & State Route 17 westbound between Exit 72 Prospect Street and Exit 71 Airport Road.
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Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul and Co-Chair Commissioner Arlene González-Sánchez will convene another Heroin and Opioid Abuse Task Force Session in Southern Tier today. The session will be held at Binghamton University in the Innovative Technologies Complex in Vestal, at 4:40 PM.
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THE 54TH GENERAL CLINTON CANOE REGATTA WAS HELD OVER THE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND:
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CANADIANS Guilame BLAIS AND MATTHEW PELLERIN FROM QUEBEC WON THIS YEAR’S TWO-PERSON PRO RACE. THEY BEAT 2ND PLACE FINISHERS, MATT RUDNITSKY FROM GILBERTSVILLE AND HIS PARTNER, 7 TIME REGATTA WINNER, STEVE LAJOIE BY JUST 68 SECONDS. PELLERIN TOLD WCDO IT FELT GOOD TO WIN THIS YEAR’S CLINTON REGATTA…

(REGATTA 2016-MATTHEW PELLERIN)

IN THE STILL “NEW” 4 PERSON CLASS, A LOCAL TEAM TOOK TOP HONORS. JEFF SHULTIS FROM OTEGO, ALLEN NICHOLS FROM LAURENS, LARRY HARRISON AND BOB WISSY FROM ONEONTA. HARRISON TALKED ABOUT THEIR TEAM….

(REGATTA 2016-LARRY HARRISON)

AFTER A 12-YEAR LAYOFF FROM RACING THE GENERAL CLINTON CANOE REGATTA, 36 TIME FINISHER BOB ZAVERAL TOOK TO THE WATER WITH HIS 23 YEAR OLD SON, RYAN FOR HIS VERY FIRST GENERAL CLINTON 70 MILE CANOE RACE. THEY WON THE MENS UNDER 50 YEARS OF AGE DIVISION. RYAN SPOKE WITH CRAIG STEVENS ABOUT THE RACE….

(REGATTA 2016-RYAN ZAVERAL)

WCDO’S SPORTS DIRECTOR NATE LULL AND HIS PARTNER, BRETT SHERWOOD OF MORRIS TOOK TOP HONORS IN THE MENS RECREATION CLASS. IT WAS THE FIRST REGATTA VICTORY FOR BOTH PADDLERS. NATE SPOKE WITH CRAIG STEVENS….

(REGATTA 2016-NATE LULL)

RACERS FROM 27 STATES AND 5 CANDIAN PROVINCES COMPETED DURING THE 4-DAY REGATTA

IN THE 70 MILE ONE MAN PRO RACE ON MONDAY, MICHIGAN’S NICK WALTON TOOK TOP HONORS FOR THE 3RD TIME IN 5 YEARS. WALTON SPOKE WITH WCDO’S CRAIG STEVENS AFTER THE RACE….

(REGATTA 2016-NICK WALTON)

IN THE STOCK ALUMINUM 70-MILE RACE, Brothers BILL AND BRIAN WALLEY FROM WALTON CAME IN FIRST WITH A TIME OF 9 HOURS 36 MINUTES AND 53 SECONDS. THIS WAS THEIR 3RD STRAIGHT VICTORY. CRAIG SPOKE WITH THE WALLEY BROTHERS AT THE FINISH LINE….

(REGATTA 2016-WALLEY BROTHERS)

THIS YEAR’S REGATTA FEATURED PADDLERS FROM 27 STATES AND 5 CANADIAN PROVINCES. NEARLY A THOUSAND PADDDLERS COMPETED OVER THE 4 DAY REGATTA.
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Approximately 1000 paddlers participated in the 54th General Clinton Canoe Regatta this Memorial Day weekend
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Long time Paddler Joe Shaw of Massachusetts won the 70-mile kayak endurance race & Spoke to WCDO’s Craig Stevens about the race:

(Regatta 2016-Joe Shaw)

Craig also spoke with Bryan & Rob Birdsall of Unadilla, the brothers took top honors in the Men’s NYMCRA Stock Endurance race:

(Regatta 2016-Birdsalls)

The 2016 General Clinton Canoe Regatta Pro race was won by Canadians Mathew Pellerin & Guillaume Blaise for the 2nd time in 3 years, WCDO’s Craig Stevens spoke with the winners after the race:

(Regatta 2016 Pro winners)

The Pair beat 2nd place finishers Matt Rudnitsky of Gilbertsville and 7-time Regatta Winner Steve Lajoie by 68 seconds. Local Paddlers Trevor Lefever & Ben Schlimmer of Oneonta took 3rd in the pro race.
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Paddlers from 27 States & 5 Canadian Provinces participated in this year’s regatta.
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1 of 2 men, who murdered 2 area convenience store clerks in the same week in September of 1982, has been denied bail. 66-year-old Thomas Marlowe will continue to serve 23 years to life in prison after being convicted for murder, robbery and perjury in connection with the killings of 22-year-old Christine Kamide of Binghamton and 19-year-old James Wilcox of Afton. 62-year-old Herman Neu was the gunman in those killing, he will not be eligible for parole until 2033.
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A new Siena Poll out Today shows that 60% of New Yorkers believe Governor Cuomo is an ethical public official. Cuomo’s top aide Joe Percoco and lobbyist Todd Howe are both under investigation currently with possible corruption involving the Governor’s Buffalo Billion Development plan. The poll also found that more than half of voters have the most trust in Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. The Siena Poll surveyed 825 registered New York voters, and had a margin of error of 3.9 percentage points.
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The Vestal Police Department has identified the victim of a fatal crash early Friday morning. 56-year-old Paul Rymer of Owego was killed in a crash at about 4:00 AM on Route 17 in Vestal. Vestal Police & State Police reported that a tractor-trailer driven by 54-year-old Jacek Swiston of Vestal, attempted to make a U-turn through the median from the westbound lanes, when he pulled into the path Rymer’s pickup truck, which struck the trailer. Rymer was killed instantly. The investigation is continuing by the Broome County District Attorney’s office.
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A series of workshops will be offered to help area business owners and organization leaders with New York’s Consolidated Funding Application process. The workshops are sponsored by the MARK Project and the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, they will be held at the Poppy’s in Downsville on June 7th, Delaware County e-Center in Delhi on June 8th, the Erpf Center in Arkville on June 9th, and at Hancock Town Hall on June 13th, all sessions will begin at 3:00 pm. More information is available at 746-2281.
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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 5-27-16

by wcdonews Posted on May 27, 2016

Vestal Police responded to a fatal accident on State Route 17 eastbound between exits 66 & 67 at about 4:00 AM this morning, involving a Tractor-trailer truck. Traffic was detoured to Route 434 or route 17C eastbound, as the highway was closed for clean up & accident reconstruction. More details are expected to be released shortly.
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Area Assemblyman Cliff Crouch announced that he will seek re-election to the assembly this year. Crouch represents the 122nd district; he was first elected to the assembly in 1995.
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4 Most Valuable Player Awards. 2 Cy Youngs, 22 Gold Glove Awards, 42 All-Star Game selections and 6 bronze plaques at the Hall of fame in Cooperstown, that’s the resume of those participating in the Hall of Fame classic at Doubleday field tomorrow. Hall of Famers Andre Dawson, Rollie Fingers, Fergie Jenkins, Phil Niekro, Jim Rice and Ryne Sandberg lead the list of names participating in the Classic, names of former players familiar to New York Baseball fans playing includes: LaTroy Hawkins, Andruw Jones, Melvin Mora, Darren Oliver, Todd Pratt, J.J. Putz, & Desi Relaford.
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Broome County Executive Debbie Preston faces a challenge for that position on Election Day, as former Broome County Legislator, Democrat Jason Garnar announced he is seeking the County’s top legislative position.
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There will be plenty of entertainment at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge this weekend as part of the annual canoe Regatta. Chairman John Harmon explains:

(John Harmon weekend)

Harmon said that WBNG TV will be broadcasting their nightly news casts tonight from General Clinton Park, On Sunday, there will be a full line up of Musical acts participating in the Dundee Ales & Lagers Music festival, headlined by Whitney Point native Kobi Oakley.
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The Delaware County Board of Elections announced that Friday June 3rd is the last day to register for the June 28th Federal Primary Election. Primaries will be held for democrats & Republicans in the 19th Congressional District race. Also, the Town of Tompkins poll site has changed, all Tompkins voters will vote at the Tompkins Town Hall at 148 Bridge Street in Trout Creek. Registration forms and applications for absentee ballots may be found online at co.delaware.ny.us/departments, by calling 832-5321 or at the County office in Delhi.
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Hundreds of antique & muscle car owners & enthusiasts will be in Norwich this weekend, for the annual 2-day Rolling Antiquers car show at the Chenango County Fairgrounds. Muscle cars will be featured on Sunday; antique & classic cars will be featured on Monday. More information is available at raocc.org.
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The Broome County Sheriff’s Department reported that 42 year old Scott Gross of Windsor was killed when a tractor trailer hit his disabled Jeep on Route 17 in Windsor, early Thursday morning. Gross suffered traumatic injuries and died at the scene, after his vehicle was hit from behind by a tractor trailer driven by 42 year old Anthony Baker of Solvay, at about 1:30 AM Thursday, both vehicles went over an embankment. Baker was taken to Wilson Hospital for head injuries, he was released, and no tickets were issued.
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State Police and local law enforcement statewide will be increasing patrols to combat drunk and impaired driving this Memorial Day weekend. Memorial Day is one of the busiest travel holidays of the year and police will be out in force to remove impaired and reckless drivers from our highways. The initiative starts today and runs until Monday. Drivers can expect to see sobriety checkpoints and increased patrols by State Police and local law enforcement agencies during this holiday weekend.
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The Sidney Veteran’s Memorial Park Association will hold their dedication ceremony for the Sidney Veterans Memorial Park tomorrow, Association Spokesman Dane Woytek comments:

(Dane Woytek 5-27-16)

Woytek said that Congressman Chris Gibson, Assemblyman Cliff Crouch & Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak will make remarks at the dedication Saturday.
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Governor Cuomo announced that road and bridge construction projects on State highways will be suspended now through 6:00 AM Tuesday, in order to accommodate travelers during the busy Memorial Day holiday weekend. Some work may continue behind permanent concrete barriers or for emergency repairs. Travelers are reminded to call 511 or by access 511ny.org to check road conditions.

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