WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 3-24-16

by wcdonews Posted on March 24, 2016

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 34 year old Shawn Stuber of Berne at the Orange County Jail, on an Arrest Warrant issued by the Delaware County Court for failure to appear to a court appearance for 3rd degree Assault. Stuber faced 2 additional, outstanding Bench Warrants issued by the Oneonta and Worcester Town Courts for failure to appear on charges of Making a Punishable False Written Statement and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Stuber was arraigned in Delaware County Court and was ordered held without bail pending an April 5th court appearance. Upon his release from the Delaware County Correctional Facility, Stuber will be turned over to New York State Police to answer the pending Otsego County charges.
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New legislation sponsored by U.S. Senator Charles Schumer, would establish a new federal grant program for daycare centers and schools that choose to test for lead. Schumer pointed to the recently revealed high levels of lead found in more than 60 samples taken at two Ithaca schools, as evidence that lead is a significant problem in New York. Schumer explained that toxic lead-based pipes were not banned until 1986 and, as a result, any building whose water is supplied by pipes made before 1986 could contain lead.
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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office investigated a 2 vehicle crash Wednesday Morning on State Highway 12 near County Road 45 in the Town of North Norwich. Deputies reported that a northbound vehicle was being operated Michael Davis, when he became unconscious, crossed the center line and struck a State DOT dump truck that was parked on the southbound shoulder. Donna Davis was a passenger in the vehicle, she suffered a broken ankle, both occupants were transported to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City.
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Governor Cuomo is working on a plan to ensure farmers aren’t negatively affected by his proposed $15 minimum wage. The governor told reporters Tuesday that agriculture is different from other industries that would be covered by his proposed wage increase. Cuomo called for a “special modification” to the minimum wage bill for farmers, proposal include possible tax breaks to offset higher labor costs to exempting them from the $15 wage entirely.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 40-year-old Eric Hall of Andes for endangering the welfare of a child, following a report of a domestic dispute in the Town of Andes. Hall was later arraigned in Colchester Town Court & on a warrant issued by New York State Parole due to a violation of Parole provisions, and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail without bail.
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Those who may have an idea for a business or a product, but don’t know how to get started, are invited to “Pitch Night” at the Oxford high School Auditorium tonight at 7:00 PM. A Panel featuring members of Commerce Chenango & The southern Tier Startup Alliance will be on hand, according to organizer Steve Palmatier:

(Steve Palmatier 3-24-16)

Those wishing to present an idea should be prepared to give a 3 to 5 minute presentation; more information is available at 336-7727
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STATE LAWMAKERS ARE CONTINUING TO WORK TOWARD GETTING a budget finished on time, as conference committee work moves forward. State Senator John Bonacic detailed some of the highlights from the Senate proposed budget that he hopes to see make it to the final State budget plan:

(Bonacic 3-24-16)

Bonacic also said that the state is committing millions of dollars in fighting the heroin epidemic, both house & the governor have vastly different amounts of money proposed toward that problem, which will be ironed out in the final budget document due by April 1st.
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State Police arrested 37-year-old Bernadette Kowatch of Arkville, for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle, following a routine traffic stop. Kowatch was arraigned in the Middletown Court, posted $1,000 cash bail, and was given a return date of April 14th.
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Governor Cuomo today announced that in the past four years, 112,000 residential and commercial energy efficiency projects have been completed or are currently under development through New York State clean energy programs. These projects will attract $766 million in private investment and will save customers $341 million on their energy bills each year. Homeowners are saving an average of $56 per month on electric and natural gas bills, and building owners are saving an average of $1,023 per month.

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A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-23-16

by wcdonews Posted on March 23, 2016

Ryan Lawrence of Syracuse has been indicted for 1st & 2nd degree murder, First-degree kidnapping & Tampering with physical evidence in Onondaga County. Lawrence is accused of kidnapping & killing his 21-month-old daughter Maddox & leaving her body in the water near the Syracuse Inner Harbor.
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2 Broome county residents have been charged with 2nd degree murder after a New York City man was found dead in Binghamton. A grand jury has handed up an indictment against Ariana Edwards and Bradley Miles, in connection with the murder of Michael Thomas in August 2015. Thomas, of New York City, was found dead in September inside an apartment at 11 Mather Street. Miles will be arraigned on the charges in Broome County Court Thursday.
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A funeral service for Cooperstown Central School Superintendent C.J. Hebert will be held at Cooperstown Junior/Senior High School at 3:00 PM Thursday. The service will be held in the school’s Nicholas J. Sterling Auditorium, and the district will have an early dismissal at 1 p.m. Thursday to allow students and faculty to attend.
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The Delaware County Sheriff’s Department arrested 38-year-old Elisha Steigmeier of Jefferson, for allegedly performing sexual acts with an inmate while servings as a county corrections officer. Stegmeier resigned his position, he was charged with 3rd degree Criminal sexual act, sexual abuse and official misconduct. The investigation is continuing.
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The State Inspector general’s office announced that 27-year-old Timothy Green of South New Berlin pleaded guilty to 3rd degree Grand Larceny in Chenango County court. Green will serve six months in jail and five years under probation supervision. He received pay of more than $39,000 for hours he never worked, at the State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension will be sponsoring two conferences on Epigenetics and Breastfeeding with keynote speaker Larry Noble on Thursday, March 31st. The public is invited to register for either the FoxCare Center at 7:30 am to 9:30 am at SUNY Delhi’s Okun Theatre from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Registration is available at 865-6531 or email nc225@cornell.edu.
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Chenango County Farm Bureau has scheduled a public informational meeting to be held at the Oxford High School from 1:00 pm to 3:00pm Saturday. Chenango County Farm Bureau President Bradd Vickers comments:

(Bradd Vickers 3-23-16)

Vickers said that the Farm Bureau will present an attorney, an Environmental Scientist and an Accountant to discuss potential hazards of leasing land to solar companies; RSVP’s are requested at 334-6061
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Guilford Elementary School will be holding Kindergarten Parent Information Night tonight, at 6:30 PM in the Guilford cafeteria. The purpose of this session is to begin the registration process and to inform parents about our Kindergarten program and the Kindergarten screening process. You will be able to sign your child up for a screening time slot at that time. If the district does not have a copy of a child’s birth certificate, immunizations, or proof of residency on file, parents are requested to bring those items. More information is available at 895-6700.
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The Sidney Village Police Department is asking motorists to stay away from the entrance to Acco Brands at O’Neill Road/Lower River Street today, due to an overturned tractor-trailer truck. Police reported that thousands of pounds of paper fell out of the trailer, and the clean-up is expected to take some time to complete.
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State Police investigated the shooting of a school bus from the Harpursville Central School, where a single round struck the driver’s side on Colesville Road in the Town of Colesville, The round did not penetrate the bus, and none of the students were injured. The incident was the result of an errant round fired by 1 of 2 subjects who had been lawfully target shooting on their private land, A search of the suspects’ residence was conducted, 22 year old Lucas Alapeck was found to possess a large capacity ammunition feeding device, it was seized and he was arrested for Criminal Possession of a Weapon. Alapeck was arraigned in the Colesville Town Court and released on his own recognizance to reappear at a later date.
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Firefighters from Afton responded Tuesday morning to a Structure Fire at 299 Algerine Street. The fire was reported at about 8:00 AM, Afton received Mutual Aid from Coventry, Bainbridge, & Harpursville. Chenango County Fire officials reported that the fire was knocked down quickly, no injuries were reported & the investigation is continuing.
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DELAWARE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES will hold a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic for dogs, cats, and ferrets on at the Delhi Fire Hall from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 3-22-16

by wcdonews Posted on March 22, 2016

Repairs will begin shortly on the Utica Main Line railroad tracks in Chenango County, following a meeting this morning among those involved in the reconstruction. Steve Craig of Commerce Chenango & The Chenango IDA Explains:

(Steve Craig 3-22-16)

The $5.8 million dollar project will repair tracks that were washed out between Binghamton & Norwich during the 2006 flooding in the region. They expect to have trains running along the line by summer of 2017.
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Governor Cuomo announced an unprecedented surge in last-minute online voter registration activity, prior to the New York State presidential primary. Between March 10th & March 20th MyDMV, the state’s online voter registration system, processed more than 40,883 voter registration applications, including 20,889 from first-time voters. MyDMV also set an all-time record on Friday, March 18th with 13,961 voter registration applications received, including 7,128 from first-time voters. New Yorkers must register by March 25th in order to cast ballots in the upcoming presidential primaries on April 19th.
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Attorney General Eric Schneiderman reported that Yahoo Daily Fantasy Sports announced that they will follow New York State Law and will stop taking bets from New Yorkers on sporting events. The announcement follows Monday’s agreement with FanDuel and DraftKings to follow New York’s gambling laws.
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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual New Member Coffee Hour tomorrow morning. Sidney Chamber president Stephanie Taylor comments:

(Steph Taylor 3-22-16)

The event will begin at 7:30 at Trackside Dining on Main Street in Sidney.
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The 20th anniversary of “Riverdance” will be at the Forum Theater in Binghamton in May. Tina Niles of NAC Entertainment explains:

(Tina Niles 3-22-16)

Tickets are available through Tickemaster at 1-800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com, more information about “Riverdance 20” and other shows are available at BroadwayInBinghamton.com.
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The Copes Corners Park Committee of the Town of Butternuts is seeking vendors for its 2nd annual Spring Fest, to be held at the park on Saturday, May 7th from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Vendor registration forms are available on the park’s website, copescornerspark.org or through town clerk’s office at 783-2905 or at 783-2518. The fee for a 12′ by 12′ booth is $25. All vendors must send the registration form and fee by April 22nd Organizers said that the event would feature family activities throughout the day, including music by Tumbleweed Highway beginning at 6:00 PM.
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Troopers arrested 18 year old Gerardo Mendoza of Stamford, for Criminal Possession of Marijuana for allegedly possessing 115 grams of marijuana. The arrest resulted from a disabled vehicle stuck in the mud on the shoulder of I-88 in the Town of Maryland. Mendoza was issued an appearance ticket to appear at a later date.
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Troopers arrested 45 year old Mark Donnelly of Port Crane, for Driving While Intoxicated, following an accident on I-88 in the Town of Fenton. Donnelly was issued tickets for DWI and unsafe lane change, he will return to the Town of Fenton Court on April 12th.
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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 3-18-16

by wcdonews Posted on March 18, 2016

Firefighters from Bainbridge, Afton, Masonville & Sidney responded to the Frog Ponds Farm on State Highway 7, for a Structure fire reported at the doughnut shack. The fire was reported at about 11:25 this morning, Chenango County Fire officials reported that one victim suffered burns & was taken to Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City.
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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Village of Oxford couple for active arrest warrants issued by Chenango County court Judge Frank Revoir. The arrest warrants stemmed from sealed indictments that were presented to the Chenango County Grand Jury Wednesday. 33-Year-old Robert Gallo and 29 year old Savannah Gallo were indicted for multiple counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance, for allegedly selling narcotics from their residence at 16 Merchant Street in Oxford. The couple was located at their residence following a complaint of hypodermic needles being located in front of home; they were taken into custody with assistance from State Police, they were processed at the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office & were remanded to the Chenango County Jail pending arraignment in Chenango County Court shortly.
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State Police at Norwich arrested 25 year old Emily Ashman of Binghamton, for felony grand larceny, after troopers were advised of a theft of credit card from a home in Oxford in February 2015. Ashman allegedly stole the credit card, while a guest there, & used the stolen credit card to buy over $1000 worth of merchandise from several different stores. Ashman was arraigned in the Town of Oxford court and was remanded to the Chenango County jail on $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 property bond pending future court action.
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State Senator John Bonacic announced that he has secured a $50,000 grant for the Village of Walton to help stabilize the slope on Townsend Street in the Village. The funding was secured through the State Municipal Grant Program, which was included in the Fiscal year 2015-2016. Last year, a thunderstorm caused rushing water to discharge over the edge of the roadway, eroding the adjacent slope, which encroached upon the roadway, to the point that the soil supporting the guardrail posts are gone. This erosion has caused a safety issue along Townsend Street, where over 3,000 vehicles travel along that street Daily.
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The Foothills Performing arts Center in Oneonta is holding their Bluegrass Festival, starting with the free show tonight and several acts taking the stage tomorrow, Foothills Spokesman Bill Young’s comments:

(Bill Youngs 3-18-16)

Tickets are available at FoothillsPAC.org or at 431-2080.
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Governor Cuomo today announced a 6-step plan to combat the transmission of the Zika Virus. State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker explains:

(Dr Zucker 3-18-16)

The plan calls for distributing larvicide tablets to residents in the potentially Zika affected area, providing Zika protection kits to pregnant women, launching a statewide public awareness campaign, and assembling a rapid response team in the event of confirmed infection by an Aedes mosquito. The type of Aedes mosquito that is active in New York is not yet confirmed to be able to transmit the Zika virus, but the possibility remains.
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A New York state missing vulnerable adult alert has been issued out of Tompkins county, 81 year old David Sprague has been reported missing, since Thursday afternoon. He is described as white male, 5’11”, 157 pounds, he was last seen at about 2:30 PM Thursday in Ithaca, driving a brown Buick Lacrosse with license plate number 182-ACL. Sprague suffers from dementia and has medical issues, anyone with information is asked to call 272-2444 or 911.
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Democratic Congressional candidate Will Yandik will meet with area residents On Sunday, at 1:30 PM in Sidney. Yandik is running for the 19th Congressional District, he will meet with residents at the Sidney Memorial Library; he is seeking to replace Chris Gibson, who declined to seek re-election for another term,

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 3-17-16

by wcdonews Posted on March 17, 2016

Governor Cuomo today announced that beginning March 27, all prescriptions written in New York State must be transmitted electronically from the prescriber directly to the pharmacy. Prescriptions will no longer be handwritten or called in to the pharmacy, except in limited situations such as during disasters, technological or electrical failures, and other exceptional circumstances. More than 60,000 prescribers are already e-prescribing and prescribers continue to register their certified software with the New York State Department of Health. Governor Cuomo signed legislation in March 2015 granting a one-year extension for these prescribers to comply with the I-Stop law.
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State lawmakers have been chosen to work on Conference Committees to negotiate the differences in the budgets from both houses of the legislature, Local Assemblyman Pete Lopez said that after former leaders Silver & Skelos were convicted of corruption, that lawmakers would tighten up ethics governing their own behaviors, but they’ve proposed very little:

(Lopez 3-17-16)

Former State Senate Leader Dean Skelos & Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver will be sentenced next month; the state budget is due April 1st.
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State Police are investigating an incident Wednesday afternoon where a Bullet hit a Harpursville school district bus. There were no injuries, the bus was on Colesville Road around 5:30 p.m., and anyone with information is asked to call State Police at 561-7400.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is no longer recommending opioid painkillers to treat chronic pain because of the addictive nature of the medications. The CDC laid out new recommendations for opioid drugs like OxyContin, Vicodin, and Percocet, as the risks in the form of addiction and death outweigh their alleged benefits. The new guidelines recommend that doctors try ibuprofen and aspirin when first treating pain. Then for short-term pain treatment, they should make sure opioid treatment goes for 3 days but rarely longer than 7. The Food and Drug Administration agreed with the CDC findings & recommendations.
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The State Assembly passed legislation to exempt tampons and other feminine hygiene products from state sales taxes. Assembly member Linda Rosenthal of Manhattan sponsored the bill, citing that the state exempts other medical necessities like bandages, & over the counter medicines, and even condoms. There are more than 10 million women of child-bearing age in New York, each paying 4 percent state sales tax on their monthly purchase of tampons. Companion legislation has been introduced in the state Senate.
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The Unatego school district has announced that due to the mild winter, they did not use any snow days, there will no classes held on March 28th & May 27th. If emergency days are needed, the school will revert back to holding classes on those 2 days.
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Over 400 bags of heroin were found in a car heading from New York City to Oneonta on Sunday by the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies conducted a traffic stop on 20-year-old Francesa Lorusso of Oneonta, she was driving with a suspended license, deputies searched the vehicle & discovered 400 bags of heroin. Lorusso, 34-year-old Ricardo Korianski and 36-year-old Jason Blass, were charged with possession of a controlled substance, they are being held in the Ulster County Jail on $25,000 bail.
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Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul will discuss Highlights of the START-UP New York Investment at Binghamton University’s Innovative Technologies Complex today. Hochul is expected to deliver remarks at 11:30 this morning at SUNY Binghamton.
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Congressman Chris Gibson announced the House adopted a bill to extend the deadline for the start of construction of the hydroelectric project at the Cannonsville Dam. The bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which the licensee is required to commence construction for up to four two-year periods. In 2014, FERC granted New York City a 2-year license to build a hydroelectric plant at the Cannonsville Dam, Preliminary work in 2015 led to the discovery of subsurface conditions, necessitating repairs and an extension of the deadline for the start of construction.
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The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting on today, in the Guilford School Cafeteria at 6:00 PM.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-16-16

by wcdonews Posted on March 16, 2016

Village elections were held Tuesday across New York State. In the village of Unadilla, Paul Baldwin wins 1 trustee seat, the second seat, results were tied between Jeff Jones & Christopher Winkler, The Otsego County Board of elections will try to determine how to pick a winner for that seat. In the Bainbridge Mayor’s Race, Philip Wade defeated Steven Eisenberg, 99-82, Wade told WCDO News about his plans:

(Phillip Wade 3-16-16)

Bainbridge trustee seats will be filled by outgoing Mayor Chick Darling, as well as Erik Barnard & Timothy Mayes. In Morris, write in candidate Rush French wins a trustee seat. In Gilbertsville, Douglas Tobey was on the ballot for 1 of the 2 trustee seats; Write-in Christina Strain won the other seat with 2 write-in votes.
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Democratic Congressional candidate Will Yandik will meet with Delaware County Residents On Sunday, at 1:30 pm in Sidney. Yandik is running for the 19th Congressional District, he will meet with residents at the Sidney Memorial Library; he is seeking to replace Chris Gibson, who declined to seek re-election for another term,
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Both Houses of the State Legislature have forwarded their budget proposals for eventual negotiations by conference committees, Assemblyman Bill Magee chairs the Assembly Agriculture Committee, he said that some but not all of the Agriculture cuts from the Governor have been restored in the Assembly Budget:

(Magee 3-16-16)

Magee said that he fully expects the budget to be passed by the April 1st deadline again this year.
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On March 29th. The Prevention Coalition for Heroin & Substance Abuse will hold a meeting at 6:30 pm at the Sidney High School. The meeting will be a brainstorming forum to discuss options for planning a coalition and to apply for a grant with  Organizers are seeking participation from key leaders, from area faith based groups, law enforcement; school leaders and the student body; business people and concerned residents.
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Delhi police arrested 55 year old Ernest Orts of Herkimer & 53 year old Ralph Reid of Florida were charged with grand larceny and falsifying business records, following an investigation by the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit of the state Attorney General’s Office. Orts and Reid are accused of making false entries and adjustments to account ledgers between 2006 and 2012 while operating the Countryside Care Center in Delhi. The pair were arraigned at the Delhi Town Court and released on their own recognizance.
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State Police & the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 4 Andes residents for the felony burglary. The arrests resulted from the investigation into 12 reported burglaries at seasonal residences throughout Delaware County over the course of several months. Police recovered over 100 pieces of stolen property, arrested were 39 year old Robert Weaver, 28 year old James Stratton, 26 year old Brett Trombley and 20 year old Korey Bush. All 4 were arraigned & were remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $7,500 cash bail or $15,000 bond.
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The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office and State Police executed a search warrant at the East Hubbell Hill Road, Town of Middletown, at the residence of 24-year-old Lucas Labumbard and 20 year old Anna Bubko. The search led to the seizure of Hydrocodone and Oxycodone tablets and more than $1400 in cash. The pair are accused of forcibly entering Miller’s Drug Store in Margaretville, between the night of February 1st and the morning of February 2nd and stealing prescription narcotics Labumbard and Bubko were charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, Burglary, Both were arraigned in the Town of Middletown Court and were remanded them to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $75,000 cash bail pending future court action.
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The DEC reminds New Yorkers that with warming temperatures and dry conditions, residential brush burning in towns with less than 20,000 residents is prohibited Today through May 14. With the lack of snow cover over much of the state and unseasonably warm temperatures forecasted, experts believe conditions for wild fires will be heightened in the coming weeks. DEC posts a fire danger rating forecast map on a daily basis on its website at dec.ny.gov.
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The Unadilla Chamber of Commerce will hold their next regular meeting this morning. The meeting will begin at 8:15 at green’s Long River Inn.
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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 3-15-16

by wcdonews Posted on March 15, 2016

State Police arrested 29-year-old Gregory Flanagan of Oneonta for felony DWI and several other traffic tickets Saturday. Flanagan was observed moving from his lane unsafely as he was driving on State Route 23 in the Town of Oneonta. An investigation determined that he was driving while intoxicated. This arrest was a felony because Flanagan has a prior conviction for DWI within the last 10 years. He refused to submit to a breath test to determine his blood alcohol content. Flanagan was arraigned in the Town of Oneonta court and was released without bail required. His next court date in the Town of Oneonta is on April 7, 2016.
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The sentencing of former Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos has been re-scheduled for exactly the same time as that of ex-Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver. Men were convicted in federal court of abusing their power for personal gain, they will be sentenced at 10:00 AM on April 13th in Manhattan federal court, and Skelos will be sentenced with his son, Adam.
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Over the past 10 years, state aid to school districts has increased $6 billion to $23.3 billion in 2015-16, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Over the past decade, school aid has averaged 23.6 percent of state-funded expenditures. The Division of the Budget projects this share to increase to 25.6 percent over the next three years. This year’s Executive Budget proposes a total school funding increase of $991 million, including $266 million in Foundation Aid and the elimination of the GEA entirely for 200 mostly high need districts and reducing it by at least 30 percent for the remaining districts. The full report is available at osc.state.ny.us.
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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 50-year-old Clifton Brooks for multiple drug related offenses in the Town of Norwich. Brooks was brought to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on drug related charges by the Village of Greene Police Department, While being processed into the facility, Correctional Officers located Crack Cocaine and Heroin, some of which was in a foot bandage. Brooks was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Introducing Prison Contraband, and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, he is being held in the Chenango County Jail and will appear in the Town of Norwich Court for arraignment Thursday.
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The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting this evening. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM in the Common Council Chambers at City Hall.
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The United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties announced their 7th Annual Golf Tournament will be held Friday, May 20th at the Ouleout Golf Course in Franklin. Lunch ill be served at 11:30, Tee Time is 12:30 PM, More information is available at 432-2022 Or 432-8006
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Village elections are being held today, with key races locally in Bainbridge & Unadilla. Polling places are open until 9:00 tonight,
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The State Senate has wrapped up their Budget proposal in Albany, Local State Senator Jim Seward responds:

(Seward 3-15-16)

The State Assembly was also wrapping up their version of the Annual Budget Proposal on Monday, local Assemblyman Cliff Crouch said that he felt there was not enough money earmarked in that plan to fight the heroin epidemic:

(Crouch 3-15-16)

The Senate Budget & Assembly Budget will next be negotiated in Conference committees, a budget is expected to be completed by the April 1st Deadline.
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The Suicide Prevention Network of Delaware County is sponsoring a free educational forum, “Let’s Talk-Mental Health Awareness” tonight from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the O’Neil High School at 47-49 Stockton Avenue Walton. There will be refreshments and a resource fair at 6pm and the presentation and panel discussion will begin at 6:30pm. More information on the event or about the Suicide Prevention Network of Delaware County is available at 832-5200.
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The American Red Cross invites individuals to give blood, as March is Red Cross Month. Another blood drive will be today Oneonta from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at the St James Episcopal Church, 305 Main Street. Appointments can be made by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
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The Chenango County Farm Bureau announces that today is National Agriculture Day, with an event in Norwich this morning. The event will be from 10:00 AM until 12:00 Noon at the Northeast Classic Car Museum, 24 Rexford St. Norwich. This year’s theme is: “Agriculture: Stewards of a Healthy Planet”
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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 3-14-16

by wcdonews Posted on March 14, 2016

A trial date has been set for April 4th in Chenango County Court for 57 year old John Guzy, who is accused of fatally shooting 26 year old Derek Prindle of Afton and shooting & wounding his father Derek S. Prindle on State Route 7 in Bainbridge on October 27th in 2014. Guzy has waived his right to a jury trial; the presiding judge will decide his fate.
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Governor Cuomo is inviting New Yorkers to an Open House at the Executive Mansion on Sunday, March 27th to celebrate Easter Sunday. Visitors and their families will be welcome to tour the Executive Mansion, meet the Governor, and participate in an inaugural Easter egg hunt. All adults over the age of 16 wishing to attend must have a ticket. Individuals who receive tickets will be allowed to bring 1 guest and any underage children from their household. The registration period takes place at governor.ny.gov until Friday, March 18th at 5:00 PM. The Open House will be held from 1:30PM to 3:30PM on March 27th.
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19-year-old Jonathan Garcia pleaded not guilty to murder and other charges in Broome County Court today. Garcia was charged with 2 counts of 2nd degree murder, 2 counts of robbery and 1 count of criminal possession of a weapon for the shooting death of Jamaal Moses in Binghamton on February 14th. Garcia was apprehended in Florida & was returned to New York, he was remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail.
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Delaware County Sheriff Deputies conducted a traffic stop on State Highway 268 in the Town of Tompkins, they arrested 36 year old Thomas Evans of Walton for speeding, improper passing, aggravated unlicensed operation, & Criminal Possession of controlled substance. Evans was arranged and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $500 cash bail pending court action in the Town of Tompkins Court at a later date.
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State Police arrested 46-year-old Ronald Sanford of Middletown for criminal mischief. The arrest occurred after troopers were advised of a domestic dispute that occurred on March 11, in the Town of Middletown. During a verbal argument, the victim attempted to get into her car and driveway, Sanford allegedly grabbed a large rock and threw it at her car twice, causing over $4000 damage. Sanford was issued a ticket returnable to the Town of Middletown court on March 16, 2016.
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Delaware County Sheriff Tom Mills announced that the Sunday Fundraiser at Danny’s Restaurant in Walton netted nearly $30,000 for the K-9 program. The K-9 unit has become increasingly important as the county battles the ongoing drug problem. Sheriff Mills stated that the money raised would be used for the continuance of the K9 unit & the upkeep for “Ozzie”
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Village elections will be held tomorrow, with some races of local interest. In Bainbridge, Phillip Wade & Steven Eisenberg are running, as Chick Darling has decided to step aside & pursue a village trustee position. Others running for village trustee positions in Bainbridge are Timothy Mayes, Edward Gorton & Erik Barnard. In Unadilla, Christopher Winkler, Paul Baldwin & Jeff Jones are running for 2 trustee positions, Dave Welch is running unopposed for Mayor. In Sidney, Thomas Ford is running unopposed for a village trustee position.
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Governor Cuomo announced $26 million is now available through the Farmland Protection Implementation Grant program to help farmers protect valuable and at-risk farmland. The  Grant program is part of the Environmental Protection Fund, which Governor Cuomo’s 2016 Executive Budget proposal has more than doubled, to $300 million. Municipalities, counties, soil and water conservation districts and land trusts are eligible to apply at agriculture.ny.gov/RFPS.html.

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State Police have announced a 2nd arrest in connection with the April 2015 kidnapping of KyLea Fortner and her sister Shaeleen Fitch-Fortner. the teens were found last week at 327 Torrance Avenue, Vestal, at the home of 29 year old Amanda Hellman, who was charged with 2nd degree kidnapping. on Friday, the girls mother, 36 Year old Cindy Fortner of Homer was also charged with 2nd degree Kidnapping, she was arraigned and was remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail. Anyone with information is requested to contact 775-1241. The investigation is continuing.
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