WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 5-26-16

by wcdonews Posted on May 27, 2016

The 1st Pine Ridge Grocery Dash For Cash race from Sidney to Bainbridge was run last night on the Susquehanna River. C2 winners were Ben Schlimmer & Trevor Lefever of Oneonta, Schlimmer told WCDO’s Nate Lull at the finish line that they started slow:

(Ben Schlimmer 5-25-16)

Lefever described the river conditions for the race:

(Trevor Lefever 5-25-16)

The C1 winner was Matt Rudnitsky of Gilbertsville described the experience:

(Matt Rudnitsky 5-25-16)

The Mixed C2 winning team was Mary Schlimmer & Pat Madden.
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Chenango County area fire departments responded to a barn fire on Newton Road in Pharsalia just after 4:00 PM yesterday At Balsam View Dairy Farm. Fire fighters from Pharsalia, McDonough, and McGraw responded, no injuries were reported, but several cows were killed in the blaze. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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The Town of Unadilla Highway Department announced that they will be paving Ben McCumber Road Today. The paving project will start at 6:30 AM and is expected to be completed at around 4:30 PM.
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Delaware County Emergency Services has been notified that many residents in the hamlet of Bloomville and the immediate surrounding area in the Town of Kortright who have landline phone service through Verizon have been without phone service for an extended period of time, which includes the inability to dial 911 in the event of an emergency. If this outage is affecting you, or you know of someone being affected by this outage, please call the Delaware County Emergency Services Office at 607-832-5600.
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Delaware County Public Health is offering free one day training today from 8:30am-3:00 PM at SUNY Delhi, for therapists, parents, and educators. The morning session “Get Your Game On!” explores the power for play-based instruction through the implementation of cooperative learning games and identify the developmental benefits for individuals. The afternoon session titled Sensational Sensory Experiences-Enhancing Learning Opportunities through Sensory Play, to recognize the benefits of intentionally creating sensory experiences for individuals with sensory needs. Each session has includes “make and takes”, all supplies are provided.
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Broome County Sheriff’s department reported that 1 person was killed when a disabled Jeep was struck by a tractor-trailer at 1:30 this morning on state Route 17 near Windsor. Deputies reported that a disabled Jeep stopped in the right lane of the highway was rear-ended by a tractor trailer, the Jeep & the tractor Trailer both went over an embankment. The Jeep’s driver was pronounced dead at the scene, the identity of the driver has not been released pending family notification. The tractor trailer driver suffered head injuries and was taken to Wilson Memorial Hospital, the investigation is continuing.
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Convicted Murderer 46 year old David Dart has been denied parole, Dart was convicted in Otsego County Court of fatally stabbing Gillian Gibbons of Milford in 1989 her body was found in her car in the lower level of the Oneonta Municipal Parking Garage. Dart will continue to serve a prison term of 25 years to life.
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Oneonta Police arrested two residents on burglary & grand larceny charges. 44-year-old Courtney Griffin & 54 year old Joanne Roberts of Oneonta allegedly broke into a college student’s apartment on Main Street & stole over $3,000 worth of property. The two were charged with the 2nd degree burglary & 3rd degree grand larceny plus criminal mischief, they face court action shortly.
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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office arrested 26-year-old Jennifer Hinman of Sidney following a burglary investigation in the town of Sanford. Hinman is accused of unlawfully entering a home & taking property from the home on May 18th. Hinman was charged with 2nd degree burglary, she was arraigned in Fenton town court and released on her own recognizance.
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There will be a few changes at General Clinton Park on Friday night this year, according to Regatta Chairman John Harmon:

(John Harmon 5-26-16)

Harmon said that the activities on Friday night are all free admittance.
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There are only about 3 weeks to go for the current session of the state Legislature, and there seems to be little talk about ethics reforms, even after the convictions & sentencing of recent leaders of both houses. Assemblyman Pete Lopez explains:

(Lopez 5-26-16)

Legitimate topics of discussion in the final weeks include economic development, Job creation & tackling the Heroin & Opioid crisis.
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The Binghamton Mets announced NYSEG Stadium would go tobacco-free starting in the 2017 season. Inside the gates, fans will no longer be allowed to use cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, e-cigarettes nor vaporizers. Tobacco users will have a special smoking area at all games outside the gates of the stadium. The tobacco-free policy will go into effect on Opening Day in April 2017.
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The State Economic Development Council announced that Otsego Now has been named a recipient of several 2016 Marketing, Literature and Promotion Awards. The awards will be presented at the Awards Banquet Tonight at the 2016 NYSEDC Annual Meeting in Cooperstown. Otsego Now was honored as Best in Class for its fiscal year 2014 Annual Report, & they received a Certificate of Excellence for its Workforce Training Center brochure, and an Honorable Mention for its web site at www.otsegonow.com.
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NATE LULL REPORTS 5-25-16 PINE RIDGE GROCERY DASH FOR CASH

by wcdonews Posted on May 25, 2016
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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 5-25-16

by wcdonews Posted on May 25, 2016

Tonight will be the inaugural Pine Ridge Grocery dash For Cash Canoe race from Sidney to Bainbridge. The race was added to fit in-between the rescheduled Ed Wessels race that was held last Saturday, and the General Clinton canoe regatta during the Memorial Day Weekend, according to Wessel regatta organizer Ed Curley:

(Ed Curley 5-25-16)

WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull will be broadcasting tonight during this new race, starting after the news at 6:00 PM.
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The DCMO BOCES 2nd open house this week will be held tonight at the Chenango BOCES Campus in Norwich. Spokesperson Martha Ryan explains:

(Martha Ryan 5-24-16)

The open house at the Chenango BOCES tonight runs from 5:00 to 7:30.
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Hartwick College announced that President Margaret Drugovich has accepted an offer from the Board of Trustees to continue as the school’s leader for 8 more. The new contract runs through June 30, 2024, Drugovich was appointed Hartwick’s 10th president in 2008.
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The Chenango County Department of Public Works will close County Road 32, between, County Road 32C and South Oxford Bridge Road, in the Towns of Greene and Oxford on Thursday. The closure will be in place until the required culvert replacement work is completed. Local traffic shall be allowed access to their homes; however they will be required to travel away from the project for the closure period. More information is available at 337-1710.
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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 on Friday, May 27 and runs until Monday, May 30. 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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Local Congressman Chris Gibson announced the passage in the House yesterday of the Frank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, which modernizes the Toxic Substances Control Act to institute more rigorous oversight of thousands of chemicals that are used commercially. The bill updates the 40-year-old Toxic Substances Control Act by removing barriers to repeat chemical testing, mandating safety reviews of chemicals already in use, making more information available to the public, limiting animal testing whenever reliable alternatives exist, and setting deadlines for EPA decisions and compliance with restrictions, among other initiatives.

Governor Cuomo today announced that the Masters-in-Education Teacher Incentive Scholarship Program will begin accepting applications on Thursday May 26. The program provides a full SUNY or CUNY tuition scholarship to high-achieving college undergraduates or professionals for their master’s studies in education. Up to 500 new awards will be granted annually for two academic years of full-time study.
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The Sidney Rotary Club is continuing with plans to educate the local public about the continuing Heroin Crisis, with another meeting tonight at the Sidney High School. Organizer Lorraine Keckeisen told WCDO News about tonight’s panel and format:

(Lorraine Keckeisen 5-25-16)

The doors open at 6:00 tonight, the presentation should get underway at about at 6:15PM.
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The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled their new Cooperstown Trolley GPS Tracking System being implemented for the 2016 Tourist Season. The system will be accessible to all visitors as a FREE mobile app for phones and tablets, to track the progress and location of the Cooperstown Trolley.
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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 5-24-16

by wcdonews Posted on May 24, 2016

Schoharie County Judge Richard Mott finished deliberations today, he found Cal Harris NOT GUILTY of killing his estrnaged wife Michelle Harris in September 2001. Harris was convicted twice before in Tioga County Court, the 3rd jury trial ended with a deadlocked jury.
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The Sidney Veteran’s Memorial Park Association will hold their dedication ceremony for the Sidney Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday at the State Route 8 & River street location. Association Spokesman Dane Woytek comments:

(Dane Woytek 5-24-16)

Woytek said that Congressman Chris Gibson, Assemblyman Cliff crouch & Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak will maker remarks at the dedication Saturday, the Keynote Speaker is US Army Brigadier General Peter Palmer, who is also a Sidney School graduate.
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The Annual Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament will be held in July in Downtown Norwich again this year. Organizer Tom Revoir said that teams could start signing up now.

(Tom Revoir 5-24-16)

The Website is Macker.com; the team fee is $136 dollars this year.
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The statewide unemployment rate for April rose 1/10th to 4.9%, the State Labor Department has released the local unemployment rates for April. Chenango County equaled the state rate at 4.9%, Delaware County had a 5.5% rate & Otsego County had 4.6% unemployment.
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Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig announced that the city of Oneonta has filed an application for 10 million dollars as part of Governor Cuomo’s Downtown Revitalization initiative. The DRI would invest 10 million dollars each in 10 communities with development project needs; a copy of the Oneonta application can be viewed at oneonta.ny.us/city/government.
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Governor Cuomo announced that road and bridge construction projects on State highways will be suspended from 6:00 AM Friday, to 6:00 AM Tuesday, May 31st, in order to accommodate travelers during the busy Memorial Day holiday weekend. Some work may continue behind permanent concrete barriers or for emergency repairs. AAA predicts that of the more than 38 million people traveling more than 50 miles from home this weekend, an estimated 34 million of them will be traveling by car. Travelers are reminded to check 511NY by calling 511 or by accessing 511ny.org to check road conditions.

The Otsego County Sheriff’s department is continuing the investigation into Monday’s Bank robbery at the Edmeston NBT bank branch. The suspect is described as a white male, in his mid-to-late twenties, 5 foot 7 to 5 foot ten, with a thin build, he was last seen wearing light-colored pants, a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt, dark-colored shoes, a dark-colored knit hat and dark-rimmed glasses. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office at 547-4273.
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The Village of Sidney announced that work would be performed on the Main Street Bridge today from 9:00 to 3:00 PM. The bridge will be open for 1 lane for traffic during the work.
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The DCMO BOCES open house will be held today at the Harrold campus on Route 206 in Masonville & Tomorrow at the Chenango Campus in Norwich. Spokesperson Martha Ryan explains:

(Martha Ryan 5-24-16)

The open house in Masonville tonight runs from 5:00 to 7:30, there will be chicken barbecue, heavy equipment displays, building tours, and a car show this evening.
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The State DOT will hold a public meeting Today, regarding plans to rehabilitate a bridge on State Route 28 in the town of Milford, The meeting will be held at Milford Central School, the Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and a formal presentation will be conducted at 7 p.m. The bridge was built in 1985 and carries State Route 28 over State Route 7 and the Norfolk Southern Railroad Main Line. The purpose of the meeting is to share and exchange information with the public regarding the project and its potential impacts, including proposed work zone traffic control options to manage traffic during construction.
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Red Cross Blood Drives will be held today in the region. In Bainbridge, the blood drive will be held from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at the Greenlawn Elementary School, from 4:00 to 8:00 at the Harold BOCES campus in Masonville & in Oneonta from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the St James Episcopal Church, 305 Main Street. Appointments are requested by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 5-23-16

by wcdonews Posted on May 23, 2016

Law Enforcement Agencies in Otsego County have responded to a reported Bank Robbery at the NBT Bank Branch at 1 West Street in Edmeston at about 11:30 this morning. The Edmeston Central School District & Pathfinder Village were locked down and State Police & Otsego County Sheriff’s deputies have been investigating. WCDO Will have more information as it becomes available.
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The Sidney Police Department arrested 43-year-old Jack Blanchard of Guilford for 2 counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance. The arrest is the result of a 2-month investigation into the sale of Cocaine in the Village of Sidney. Blanchard was arrested on an Arrest Warrant Sealed Indictment issued by Delaware County Court. He was sent to the Delaware County Correctional Facility to await arraignment on the charges.
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Schoharie County Judge Richard Mott did not reach a verdict in the 4th Cal Harris Murder trial Friday. Judge Mott had deliberated for about 12 hours on Thursday & Friday; he had not reached a decision on whether Call Harris murdered his estranged wife Michelle on September 11th, 2001. Deliberations will continue on Tuesday.
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Congressman Chris Gibson announced the passage in the House of an amendment he authored in support of former Navy and Marine Corps personnel and other Veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange during their service aboard vessels off the coast of Vietnam and now have serious illnesses that are directly connected to that exposure. The Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act ensures those Veterans is granted presumptive coverage for Agent Orange exposure. The House bill introduced by Congressman Gibson has 320 cosponsors from both parties, while the Senate version introduced by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has 41 bipartisan cosponsors.
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The 2016 Ed Wessels Canoe Regatta was held; Saturday with impressive finishes from local paddlers, who are training for this weekend’s General Clinton 70- miler. The Wessels Chairman Ed Curley told WCDO News of the most exciting finish of a 1 second photo finish in the pro class:

(Ed Curley 5-23-16)

Other top finishers included Bob & Ryan Zaveral of Mount Upton winning the Men’s Under 50 Amateur class. Mike Bachman of Bainbridge & Rich Hall of Gilbertville taking the C-2 Stock class & Dale Persons of Bainbridge & Melissa Swislosky of Mount Upton winning the mixed C-2 Pro class. WCDO Will have full coverage of Wednesday’s new Pine Ridge Grocery Dash for Cash Race and The General Clinton Canoe regatta this weekend.
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The New York State DOT announced that construction work for the Prospect Mountain construction project will be performed and will require lane closures in the City of Binghamton. Beginning tomorrow, through Thursday, from 9 AM to 3:00 PM, I-81northbound/State Route 17 westbound will be reduced to 1 lane between Exit 3 and 4S for the removal of concrete barrier. The right two lanes will be closed. On Thursday, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, I-81 northbound/State Route 17 westbound Exit 4S will be closed temporarily for the removal of concrete barrier. A signed detour will be in place directing motorists around the ramp closure. All work will be performed weather permitting.
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The Village of Sidney announced that work would be performed on the Main Street Bridge on Tuesday May 24th from 9:00 to 3:00 PM. The bridge will be open for 1 lane traffic only during the work.
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24-year-old James Spain of Walton pleaded guilty to sexual misconduct, for allegedly performing sexual acts with an under-aged female. Spain was released on his own recognizance; Sentencing is scheduled for July 18th.
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The ReUnite Bainbridge meeting will be held today, at 7:00 PM at Bob’s Diner. The Agenda includes an Update on the Bainbridge Summer Fest, The BG School Booster Club Bon Fire, Annual Golf Tournament, Musicians on Main Streets, Updates on Popcorn Wagon and Weather Vanes
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Governor Cuomo today announced $500,000 in federal funding has been awarded to the New York State Academy of Fire Science in the Southern Tier. The funding will support a crude oil training simulation for first responders. This marks the third consecutive year that the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Office of Fire Prevention and Control has been awarded this funding. The Academy trains over 6,000 emergency services providers from across the state in over 130 courses per year.
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The Bainbridge Village Planning Board Meeting originally scheduled last week, has been rescheduled for this evening. The meeting begins at 7:00 pm in the Bainbridge Village Clerk’s office at 33 West Main Street & is open to the pubic.
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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 5-20-16

by wcdonews Posted on May 20, 2016

Governor Cuomo today announced $59 million in available funds to construct, rehabilitate, and improve the homes of income-eligible families across the State. Funding is available through New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s Affordable Home Ownership Development Program, which provides up to $40,000 per dwelling to eligible municipalities, municipal housing authorities, and other not-for-profit and charitable organizations that develop affordable housing or assist homeowners in funding necessary repairs.
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Sunday May 29th will be a day of Music at General clinton Park during the General Clinton Canoe Regatta. Regatta Chairman John Harmon comments about this year’s Dundee Ales & Lagers Music Festival

(John Harmon 5-20-16)

Other entertainment highlights during the regatta this year will be Animal Adventure, Jeff The Magic Man, The Beadle Brothers Band, & Fire works on Saturday night.
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The Northeast Classic Car Museum is opening a new exhibit starting tomorrow, at 24 Rexford Street in Norwich. The new exhibit is titled “Road Rivals: Police Cars Vs. Muscle Cars, Vs, Motorcycles” which will be on display through April of 2017. More information is available at 334-2886 of classic car museum.org.
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The State DEC announced that Campgrounds in the Catskills & the Adirondacks are officially open for the summer camping season. The DEC operates 52 campgrounds and 6 day-use areas in the Adirondack and Catskill Forest Preserves; more information is available at dec.ny.gov or call 518-457-2500.
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The Greater Oneonta Economic Development Council has scheduled a presentation on Monday, June 20th at 4:00 PM in the conference room at the Oneonta Hampton Inn. The theme of the meeting is to introduce discussion on how renewable energy sources might favorably address our current area limitations of natural gas and electricity. Professor Jeff Freedman, Research Associate from the Atmospheric Sciences Research Center at Albany University, will discuss how wind and solar might be applied to our area with emphasis on shared institutional applications.
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A 3rd community forum will be held at the Sidney High School Library on Wednesday, May 25th regarding the Heroin/Substance Abuse crisis. Doors open at 6:15, presentations start at 6:20 and end at 8:20 P.M. Organizer Lorraine Keckeisen explains:

(Lorraine Keckeisen 5-20-16)

Experts regarding drug prevention programs, & law enforcement will be on the panel.
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The Sidney American Legion at 22 Union Street is selling chicken Dinners on Sunday in appreciation of all military veterans. Spokesman Larry Halbert explains:

(Larry Halbert 5-20-16)

All military veterans will eat for free. Chickens will be sold from 12:00 Noon until all are gone.
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The Sidney Chamber Of Commerce will be hosting the Ed Wessels Canoe Regatta this Saturday starting in Otego & ending in Sidney, spokesman Ed Curley explains:

(Ed Curley 5-20-16)

Paddlers from all over are expected to particicpate in teh 3 races in teh coming week, culminating with the General Clinton Canoe Regatta on The Memorial Day Weekend.
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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 5-19-16

by wcdonews Posted on May 19, 2016

Governor Cuomo today announced the $152 million second phase of the 1-81/Route 17 Prospect Mountain reconstruction project in Binghamton has begun. The project will replace bridges and reconfigure ramps to significantly improve traffic patterns in one of the Southern Tier’s busiest sections. The improvements also enable the State DOT to request federal designation of the four-mile stretch of Route 17 to become I-86.   Work involves reconstructing nearly 9 center lane miles of highway. Interchange 4 will be reconstructed at its juncture with Route 7, by replacing the viaduct bridge over the Norfolk-Southern Railroad tracks and Broad Avenue. 2 new bridges will also be constructed over the Chenango River in the city of Binghamton. This phase is expected to be complete by December 2020.

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The Sidney Center Improvement Group will hold their annual spring Street Clean Up this Saturday, from 10:00 am to 12:00 Noon. Group Spokesman Mike Sellitti explains:

 

(Mike Sellitti 5-19-16)

 

Sellitti said that all cleaning materials are provided for volunteers and also get a free t-shirt and ice cream afterwards at the Maywood Depot.

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At about 4:30 Wednesday afternoon, Bainbridge Firefighters responded to 105 Paddock Park for a Trailer fire just off of State Route 8. Guilford, Sidney, Unadilla, & Mount Upton fire companies responded, the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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New York State’s private sector job count increased by 13,300, or 0.2%, to 7,905,500, a new record high in April, according to preliminary figures released today by the New York State Department of Labor. The statewide unemployment rate increased from 4.8% to 4.9% in April 2016, the national unemployment rate was an even 5%.

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Governor Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie today announced that the temporary Business Regulation Council is accepting comments and recommendations online through May 26. The Governor said that the state is committed to lowering the cost of doing business in New York State and today’s action will build upon the state’s progress. Recommendations can be submitted to brcnys@exec.ny.gov.

Oneonta Fire fighters responded to a fire at 8 Forest Avenue in the city’s East End Wednesday. Doria Watson was injured and 1 of her dogs was killed in the fire that was reported at about 1:15 PM Wednesday afternoon. Watson was taken to Fox Hospital for injuries to her ribs. West Oneonta & Worcester fire department also responded, the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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Governor Cuomo announced that he is advancing legislation to modernize New York’s 80-year-old Alcoholic Beverage Control Law to consolidate licensing and ease regulatory requirements for wineries, breweries, distilleries and cideries.

(Cuomo 5-19-16)

Cuomo announced the changes at a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Rochester wednesday, he said that in the last few years, the industry has grown to over 1000 new bsuinesses, generating over 12 billion dollars in revenue.
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Governor Cuomo today announced more than $453,000 in state grants to enable 39 police departments and sheriffs’ offices to purchase new electronic fingerprinting equipment. With this investment, the state has provided nearly $1.2 million to local law enforcement since last fall, enabling a total of 90 agencies across the state to replace existing devices that are old or obsolete.
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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 5-18-16

by wcdonews Posted on May 18, 2016

The State Senate Task Force on heroin & Opioid Addiction have issued a 4-part plan to combat the crisis in New York State. The plans call for increasing prevention efforts by trying to limit prescriptions for the legal medications from Doctors, opioid education to prescribed patients & Establishing a Narcan kit registry. The plan also calls for increased penalties for existing & new laws dealing with the sale of controlled substances. This year’s state budget commitment of $166 million for heroin and opioid crisis, treatment, outpatient, and residential services, was increased by another $25 million follow the report from the Senate task Force.
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U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer introduced a bill to expand Brady background checks. Schumer introduced Brady Bill 2 after more than 2,000 advocates flooded his office Monday morning with phone calls. Senator Schumer’s original Brady Bill has prevented more than 2.6 million gun sales to domestic abusers, violent felons, and people with dangerous mental illnesses; the new bill will expand background checks to all gun sales.
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The SIdney Chamber Of Commerce will be hosting the Ed Wessells Canoe Regatta this saturday starting in Otego & ending in Sidney, spokesman Ed Curley exoplains:

(Ed Curley 5-18-16)

The Wessells Regatta will be the first of three canoe races between Saturday May 21st & the Memorial day weekend, with the Pine ridge Grocery Dash for Cash on Wednesday night, May 25th, and the General Clintonm Canoe Regatta on The Memorial Day Weekend.
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The brand name Time Warner Cable will soon disappear, as Charter Communications announced that they will phase out Time Warner Cable’s name as a result of its $55.1 billion acquisition of the company. Charter Officials announced that the Time Warner aquiisition along with that of Bright House Networks, will both be combined under the “Spectrum” brand name.
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The State DOT will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, May 24, regarding plans to rehabilitate a bridge on State Route 28 in the town of Milford. The meeting will be held at Milford Central School, at 7:00 PM. The bridge was built in 1985 and carries State Route 28 over State Route 7 and the Norfolk Southern Railroad Freight Main Line. Construction is anticipated to begin in the 2017 construction season. More information is available at 721-8191.
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Meeting Management Associates of Sherburne, will be hosting their 2016 charity golf tournament on Friday, July 15th, at Mountain Top Golf Course in Sherburne. The tournament is benefiting Comfort Zone Camp, a children’s therapeutic bereavement camp program. Additional information is available at comfortzonecamp.org or 674-2666.

All Area School Districts had their school budget propositions passed by their voters yesterday. Several area districts that exceeded the tax cap requiring a 60% super majority vote also passed. Capital Reserve Propositions Passed IN Bainbridge Guilford, Gilbertsville Mount Upton, Laurens, Unatego & Unadilla Valley; bus propositions passed in Afton, Bainbridge Guilford, Laurens, Oneonta, Oxford Unadilla Valley & Walton, & library Propositions passed in Milford, Norwich, Walton & Sidney.
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Governor Cuomo announced $1 million in funding to expand access to addiction treatment services and family supports in the Southern Tier, and other locations to connect patients in Emergency Departments to appropriate treatment and support programs. In the Southern Tier, $250,000 was awarded to Addiction Center of Broome County in Binghamton, for those in need in Broome and neighboring Counties, starting June 1st. The Addiction Care Center can be reached at 723-7308.
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Commerce Chenango & NBT Bank presents the Hawaiian themed “Soiree in The Park” in East Park in downtown Norwich tonight. The Members only segment will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. An award will be presented to Friends of Rogers Environmental Education Center in Sherburne who operate the former Rogers Education Center. entertainment starts at 7:00 PM and with The Lightkeepers. More information is available at chenangony.org
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Another Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today in Greene, from 12:30 to 5:30 PM at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1180 State Highway 206. Those who wish to make an appointment can download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
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The Afton Central School Board of Education meeting that was scheduled for Thursday has been changed to today. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM in the boardroom.
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Syracuse University’s efforts to connect with Alumni & Sport team fans comes to NYSEG Stadium tonight. The ‘No Huddle Tour’ will have new SU Football coach Dino Babers and Basketball coach Jim Boeheim participating in a Meet and Greet with fans on the right field line in the stadium beginning at 5:30 pm, prior to tonight’s Binghamton Meets game..
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The New York State Office of General Services have 2 surplus vehicle auctions scheduled locally. Auctions will be held this morning at 9:30, at the DOT location at 241 Colesville Road, Binghamton & on Tuesday, June 14 at 9:30 at the State Police Troop C headquarters on State Route 7, between Sidney & Unadilla. More information is available at nysstore.com or at (518) 457-6335.

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