WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 2-18-16

by wcdonews Posted on February 18, 2016

Governor Cuomo announced today that water quality issues extend beyond the Grumman Plume on Long Island. Cuomo announced a State Wide Water Quality Rapid Response team to investigate water issues. Cuomo proposed we increase the Environmental Protection Fund to the highest level in history to $300 Million dollars.
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The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office responded to a tractor-trailer rollover accident on Dalton Hill Road in Newark Valley Tuesday afternoon. The accident occurred at about 2:40 PM, The operator of the vehicle has been identified as 60-year-old Richard Henry of Bainbridge. Henry was pronounced dead at the scene.
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State Police arrested 25 year old James Sayman of Harpursville, 20 year old Ian Albrechta of Port Crane, and 24 year old Jordan Ryder of Afton for 3rd degree automobile stripping, after troopers responded to a report of a car parts being stolen from a parked 2004 Lincoln in a residential driveway on Oak Hill Road in the town of Afton. Sayman, Albrechta and Ryder allegedly jacked up the vehicle & removed parts. All 3 were issued tickets returnable to the Town of Afton court on February 29th.
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The Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta will hold a 2-day Bluegrass festival March 18th & 19th, their Headliners “Steel Drivers” won big at the Grammy’s last weekend, Bill Youngs at Foothills told WCDO News that they are lucky to have the Grammy winners signed up to play there 1 month after their big win:

(Bill Youngs 2-18-16)

Youngs said that they are looking to make the Bluegrass festival an annual event at Foothills. The Friday March 18th show will be free, followed by the all day show on Saturday ending with “Steel Drivers”
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The Delaware valley Humane Society is looking for donations of a few items, for the dogs & cats waiting to be adopted at the facility. Spokesperson Erin Johnson explains:

(Erin Johnson 2-18-16)

More information about the Delaware Valley Humane Society is available at 563-7780
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The Otsego county Chamber of Commerce will offer the Leadership Otsego program is accepting applications for the class of 2016. Leadership Otsego starts in April and engages emerging and existing leaders in a 6-month program that broadens their knowledge of community organizations and sharpens their leadership skills. An informational session will be held on March 9th at 6:00 p.m. at Roots Brewing Company on Main Street, Oneonta. More information is available at 432-4500.

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Commerce Chenango will hold their Economic Forecast Breakfast this morning, at the Norwich American Legion at 29 Sheldon Street. Registration begins at 7:30, the breakfast buffet and program begins at 8:00, the Keynote speaker is Ken Entenmann, Senior Vice President & CIO of NBT Bank.
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The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School District Board of Education will hold a workshop for Board will hold their next regular meeting today. the meeting will begin at 6:30 in the District Conference Room at the High School in Bainbridge.
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The City of Oneonta will hold a meeting of the Civil Service Commission today at 4:30 PM.  The Meeting will be held in the Common Council Chambers at City Hall, & is open to the public.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 2-17-16

by wcdonews Posted on February 17, 2016

Oneonta city officials announced a public meeting would be held on February 24th in the Oneonta Middle school cafeteria, regarding the status of the citywide property revaluations that were conducted last year. Representatives from the firm that conducted the revaluation will be present along with the city assessor to let residents know when they can expect to be notified, how to interpret their notice and how to make inquiries. More information is available at 432-2397 or by email: rmaxwell@oneonta.ny.us
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State budget talks continue in Albany as various state agencies plea for money from the legislature. State Senator John Bonacic said he was surprised that the state’s Homeland Security budget & mission has changed:

(Bonacic 2-17-16)

Lawmakers & the Governor have until April 1st to get the budget deal finished.
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State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced that his office has obtained a judgment against home improvement contractors who ripped of customers in the Southern Tier by going door-to-door seeking to pave or repair driveways and perform roof repairs, and quoting prices that were significantly inflated after the customers agreed to the work. Schneiderman obtained a judgment against “N. Cooper Paving.” The Coopers are prohibited by court order from engaging in the home improvements until they file a $100,000 performance bond with the Attorney General’s Office & pay $23,900 in restitution to customers & pay $7,000 in penalties to the State. Consumers who believe that they have been ripped off by The Cooper’s may file a complaint with the Attorney General’s Office by April 11th.
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Power outages in the Albany area have affected service at motor vehicle departments all over the state today. All license transactions cannot be performed, but all other DMV transactions can take place normally.
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NYSEG reports approximately 480 customers in Chenango County were without electricity this afternoon due to a failure at the Cincinnatus Substation. Power was out in South Otselic, Georgetown, Pitcher and Pharsalia areas, NYSEG officials reported that they expect power will be restored shortly.
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Town of Hancock Supervisor Sam Rowe announced today that the state of emergency in the Town of Hancock has been lifted. All roads in the town of Hancock are now open.
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Chenango County Farm Bureau has scheduled a public informational meeting on leasing land to solar energy companies. The meeting will be held at the Sidney American Legion at 22 Union Street in Sidney at 7:00 pm tonight. Chenango County Farm Bureau President Bradd Vickers explains:

(Bradd Vickers 2-16-16)

Vickers said that an Attorney, an Environmental Scientist and an Accountant would be present to provide information to area property owners before leasing their property.
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Governor Cuomo announced New York’s participation in the bipartisan Governors’ Energy Accord Coalition, to develop and implement clean energy policies and initiatives that expand clean energy sources, modernize energy infrastructure and build a clean energy economy. The action follows the Governor’s announcement in January of a $5 billion Clean Energy Fund, which is part of New York State’s overall commitment to fight against climate change.
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The Otsego county Chamber of Commerce will hold their February Networking Luncheon today from 11:45am to 1:30pm At the Holiday Inn of Oneonta. The keynote speaker is Aaron MacLeod, the Director of Hartwick College’s New Center for Craft Food & Beverage. Assemblyman Pete Lopez will also speak on agriculture.
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Otsego county public health will be at the Foxcare Center in Oneonta form 9:00 to 3:00 today, to provide bicycle helmet fittings for both adults & children. All bike helmets are $5 for those who qualify.
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Chenango Arts Council Fundraiser at Gilligan’s in Sherburne at 64 North Main Street today from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. part of the proceeds will go to benefit the Chenango Arts Council, more information is available at 336-ARTS.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 2-16-16

by wcdonews Posted on February 16, 2016

Binghamton Police announced the arrest of 19-year-old Jonathan Garcia of Binghamton by U.S. Marshals Monday night near Miami Florida. Garcia was wanted for the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Jamaal Moses of Binghamton on Sunday. Garcia was still in Miami this morning, he has been charged with 2nd degree murder & is being held at the Dade County Correctional Facility, he should be brought back to Binghamton in the next couple of days.
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Afton Fire Fighters responded to State Highway 41 for a Working Barn Fire, at about 1:00 AM this morning. Afton was assisted by firefighters from Coventry, Bainbridge, Masonville, Harpursville, Sidney, Deposit, Sanitaria Springs, Greene & Unadilla. No injuries among firefighters were reported, Firefighters were able to remove some animals, while an undetermined amount died in the fire. The cause of the blaze is under investigation.
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Firefighters from several area companies responded to a structure fire at county route 10 & The Sheehan Road in the town of Meredith Sunday Morning. A family of 3 was left homeless, there were no reports of injury, but fire fighters were hampered by sub zero temperatures in fighting that blaze.
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Town of Hancock Supervisor Sam Rowe has issued a State of Emergency for the Town of Hancock. All town roads in the town of Hancock are closed at this time due to ice conditions. Town of Bovina roads remain closed at this time as well.
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40-year-old Kyle Smallin of Mount Vision has been arrested for allegedly stealing a wallet at Bassett Hospital. Smallin was charged with grand larceny and petty larceny, & for violating the terms of his probation from a separate offense. Smallin was arraigned, posted $1,000 cash bail & he will return to the Town of Otsego Court Wednesday.
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NYSEG has filed paperwork to get approval to replace the natural gas pipeline that runs from Norwich to Oneonta. Plans call for the pipe to be 10-inches, instead of the current 8 inch pipe, Nyseg is also seeking to replace other pipelines in the southern tier over the next few years to safeguard their natural gas pipeline network.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 38 year old Sarah Wiley of Delhi on a Bench Warrant issued by Hamden Town Court for failure to appear to answer the charges of operating a motor vehicle with an expired registration, without a license, without insurance, & while not wearing a seat belt. Wiley was arraigned and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $250 dollars cash bail.
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Community Bank NA at 21 Union Street in Sidney announced that that they will be closed through the end of the week due to frozen pipe water damage.
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The Oneonta common council 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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The Unadilla Chamber of Commerce will have its next regular meeting on today at Touch of Elegance, 187 Main Street, Unadilla at 6:00 pm. The Unadilla Chamber has set the date for its Annual Dinner on Sunday, April 17 at the Unadilla United Methodist Church. The Unadilla Chamber will honor a business of the year and present the Good Neighbor Award. Nominations are being accepted by contacting unadillachamber@yahoo.com or at 563-1104.
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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 2-15-16

by wcdonews Posted on February 15, 2016

Binghamton Police are investigating an early morning fatal shooting of 28-year-old Jamaal Moses of Binghamton. The shooting occurred at about 1:00 am this morning. Moses was taken to Wilson Memorial Hospital where died from his injuries. The suspect has been described as a Hispanic male, in his twenties, approximately 5’10” tall with a thin to medium build, wearing dark colored clothing and may have left the area in red colored vehicle. This Afternoon, 19 year old Jonathan Garcia of Binghamton has been identified as a person of interest in connection with the shooting, Binghamton Police are seeking any information that may lead to Garcia’s whereabouts. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Binghamton Police Detective Bureau at 772-7080.
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The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force executed a narcotics search warrant at 2 Baker Road in the Town of Chenango; they arrested 50-year-old Ann Affholder on a variety of drug charges for 4 allegedly possessing & selling methamphetamine. Affholder was charged with 4 counts of sale of methamphetamine, she was arraigned at the Town of Chenango Court and was remanded to the custody of the Broome County Sheriff’s Correctional Facility without bail.
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The Otsego County Sheriff’s department arrested an Oneonta couple for allegedly using an elderly neighbor’s checking account to pay their bills. 29 year old Gordon Carr-Wisner, & 25 year old Rebecca Carr-Wisner were arraigned in the Town of Oneonta Court, Rebecca was remanded to the custody of the Sheriff on $1,o00 cash or $2,000 bond and set to appear in the Town of Oneonta court on March 3rd, Gordon was remanded into custody with no bail and set to appear in court on March 10th.
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Governor Cuomo announced that the State Division of Human Rights would be going after discrimination in the state’s housing industry:

(Cuomo 2-15-16)

Cuomo said that the Department of State regulates the brokers, and 120 cases are being investigated.
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37 year-old Ronald Boecke of Davenport was arrested for 3rd degree rape & endangering the welfare of a child, for allegedly performing sexual acts with a female under 17 yeas of age. Boecke was being held in Otsego County jail on $2,500 cash or $5,000 bond bail pending future court action.
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Several pipes burst in the Walton high school and middle school buildings at the Walton Central School District. The school had vacation days scheduled through Wednesday, will use two snow days on Thursday and Friday to give the maintenance staff time to clean and repair. The pipe bursts were mainly in the high school offices, as well as the high school guidance office. There were a few cracked pipes in the middle school, but valves were turned off before the ice gave way, so no water released into the rooms. School will resume Monday, February 22nd.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Department arrested 3 County residents on drug charges Thursday, on Sealed Grand Jury Indictment Warrants for allegedly selling Heroin in Walton. Deputies arrested 42-year-old Jenny Bowers of Delhi, 37-year-old Adam Green of Walton & 26-year-old Frank Mastrorocco of Walton. All 3 were remanded to the Delaware County jail; Green was arrested at the County Jail where he was being held on separate drug charges. Mastrorocco violated the terms of his Probation in 2014, he was returned to the Delaware County Jail on the latest charges.
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Delaware County Deputies investigated a 1-car property damage auto accident on Loomis Brook Road near Teed Road in the Town of Walton. Jeffrey Lambrecht was traveling on Loomis Brook when he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into some trees. He then drove the vehicle from the scene and parked it in a nearby driveway. He was issued a ticket for leaving the scene of a property damage auto accident; he faces court action in the Town of Walton Court on February 24th.
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Delaware County Deputies investigated a 2-car personal injury auto accident on County Hwy 14 near Mostert Road in the Town of Delhi. 25-year-old Kayla Hadley of Delhi lost control of her vehicle due to the snowy road conditions; she traveled into the opposite lane of traffic and was struck by 24 year old Kyla Roche of Delhi. Hadley was transported to O’Connor Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. There were no tickets issued.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 2-12-16

by wcdonews Posted on February 12, 2016

A state appeals court denied Peter Wlasiuk’s appeal of his 2012 conviction, he has been convicted of the murder 3 times, twice before he was granted a new trial, he will not get a 4th trial. Wlasiuk will continue to serve the 25 years to life sentence for killing his wife Patricia & then staging a Motor Vehicle accident into Guilford Lake to cover up the murder in the family’s Oxford home in 2002.
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34-year-old James Oliver of Mount Upton has been charged with first-degree criminal sexual act for allegedly abusing a young girl. Oliver is a level 2-sex offender, he was convicted in 2005 for sexual misconduct to a 15-year-old girl, the latest alleged victim is 7. Oliver is being held at Otsego County Jail on $15,000 cash bail or $30,000 bond.
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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli released a report showing that Overtime pay at state agencies jumped for the 6th straight year to a record $716 million in 2015 – up nearly $55 million from the year before. The majority of overtime use was concentrated in three agencies: the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, the Department of Corrections, and the Office of Mental Health accounted for 65.3 percent of the overtime hours.
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Assemblywoman Claudia Tenney will be the featured speaker at the Bainbridge Town Hall tonight at 7:30 PM. Tenney is a Republican candidate for the Congressional District 22 seat for the 2nd time, she lost to current Congressman Richard Hanna in a primary 2 years ago, Hanna recently announced his retirement at the end of this term. More information is available at 764-8303.
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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 23-year-old Sabrina Silfee of Coventry on an active Arrest Warrant for Conspiracy, Petty Larceny and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Silfee is accused of a larceny in December at the Norwich Wal-Mart, of 3 televisions and other merchandise by 2 people. The male subject was later identified to be Willie Mays Jones Jr. of Johnson City, who was arrested last month, the 2 were also found to have a small child with them at the time of the alleged larcenies. Silfee was arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court and is to reappear at a later date.
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The Catskill Area Hospice has announced that their annual Celebrity party will be held on Friday, July 1st featuring Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo. The event will take place at the 6th Ward Athletic Club field in Oneonta, tickets for the general public go on today at CAHPC.org.
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The United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties will hold their 34th annual Bowling Tournament on Sunday at the Holiday Lanes on route 23 Southside Oneonta. Registration starts at noon while the tournament gets underway at 1:00 p.m. More information is available at 432-8006. .
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The American Red Cross urgently needs blood donors to make an appointment to give this winter. Eligible blood donors of all types are needed, especially those with O, AB, B negative and A negative. Blood donations will be taken Saturday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Windsor United Methodist Church at 56 Chapel Street. Those wishing to donate can download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS to make an appointment.
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The Broadway Theatre League & Broadway in Binghamton announced that the national tour of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT will play at the Forum Theatre in Binghamton on Sunday, for 2 performances at 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM. Tickets are on sale at the Arena Box Office and Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or order on-line at ticketmaster.com.
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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 2-11-16

by wcdonews Posted on February 11, 2016

About 175 people turned up to the Sidney High School last night for the Sidney Rotary Club Heroin & Substance Abuse Awareness Night. Sidney Police Chief mike Hood was one of the Panelists:

(Chief Mike Hood 2-11-16)

Chief Hood said that Sidney Police & other Law Enforcement agencies are being aggressive at trying to catch those trafficking heroin & opioids into the region, and also to try to get help for those who have become addicted to those drugs.
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Governor Cuomo today announced a proposal, to be introduced this legislative session, which allows teens with HIV to receive treatment without requiring parental consent. Under state law, minors generally cannot consent to medical care. The Governor’s proposal adds HIV to the list of exceptions in order to increase treatment for minors that may be affected with HIV – preventing infection and ultimately saving lives. In 2013, there were 141 newly diagnosed HIV cases in New York State among 13 to 19 year olds, and 951 people in this age group living with the virus.
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State Police are currently looking for 54-year-old Carolyn Weeks of Newfield in Tompkins County. Weeks was last seen leaving her workplace at the Titus Towers in Ithaca, Tuesday afternoon at 3:00 PM, she is described as a white female who is 5ft 7in tall, medium build, with long curly brown hair and brown eyes, wearing a tan winter medium length jacket, black scarf with a cream colored paisley pattern, as well as blue nursing pants and dark colored clogs. She drives a blue 2014 Kia Optima that has a New York registration of BXS1184. Anyone with information is asked to call State Police at 347-4441.
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State Senator Jim Seward announced that the Joint Senate Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Addiction will be in the Otsego County, Tuesday, February 23rd, at SUNY College in the Hunt Union Ballroom. Seward is a member of the task Force; they will be getting input regarding the heroin epidemic. The forum will be held from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 PM.
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State Liquor authority Officials Have Closed Down another Oneonta entailment & have denied their request for a liquor License. Therapy bar & grill is accused of serving alcohol to under aged patrons at their 99 Main Street location, therapy was operating under a temporary liquor license while waiting for permanent state approval. Therapy joins Choice Ultra & Legends Filling Station as Oneonta bars closed down for serving alcohol to minor last month.
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State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker today declared influenza is prevalent across New York State. Health care workers who are not vaccinated against influenza must now wear surgical or procedure masks in areas where patients are typically present. So far this season in New York, 817 flu-related hospitalizations have been reported, and no reports of pediatric deaths from flu. Flu season occurs primarily from October through May, often peaking in February. It is not too late to get vaccinated and there are ample amounts of the vaccine available. This year’s strain covers the most common circulating strains for the flu.
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State lawmakers have been weighing the pros & cons of the Governor’s plans to raise minimum wage to $15.00 over the next several years. Area Assemblyman Pete Lopez said that there should be a distinction between minimum wage & a “Living Wage”:

(Lopez 2-11-16)

The Governor this week said that increasing the minimum wage would lead to an extra 495 million dollars to the Southern Tier economy.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s deputies arrested of 4 Walton men on felony drug possession charges following a vehicle stop in Walton Tuesday afternoon. Deputies stopped a vehicle for traffic violations; they discovered and seized 82 bags of heroin, over $14,000 in cash, prescription narcotics, marihuana, a hypodermic instrument, drug paraphernalia & 4 State Public Benefit Cards. Charged were Nathan Williams, Adam Green, Patrick Ladd, and Eric Black, for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell, Green was additionally charged with Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. Williams was additionally charged with Speeding, operating a Motor Vehicle with an Obstructed View and other violations. All 4 were arraigned and were remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $150,000 cash bail pending future court action.
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Oneonta Police have arrested another person in connection with an incident in Oneonta last month. Oneonta Police arrested 17 year old Future Clovis of Oneonta for 1st degree Robbery, 1st degree Burglary, Criminal use of a Firearm, 2nd degree Assault & Menacing, The investigation is still ongoing.
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The State Department of Taxation and Finance Commissioner Jerry Boone will Outline Governor Cuomo’s 2016 State of the State Agenda at 12:00 Noon today. The presentation will be held at SUNY Delhi’s Sanford Hall Centennial Center at 2 Main Street Delhi.
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State Senator Fred Akshar has been appointed to the legislative task force to develop solutions to combat the growing heroin crisis. Members will solicit input from experts and other stakeholders about addiction prevention and treatment options, they will then develop recommendations used to draft legislation to address the issues raised.
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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 2-10-16

by wcdonews Posted on February 10, 2016

The fire that occurred on Monday at 22 Benton Avenue, in the Village of Walton that claimed the life of Phillip Kirk has been ruled as accidental. Fire investigators from Delaware County Emergency Services, Delaware County Cause & Origin Team, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office and New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control concluded that the fire was caused by an unattended cigarette on a couch in Kirk’s apartment. Residents from the other 3 apartments in that building were able to safely exit their homes once the fire was discovered. The structure has been declared a total loss due to extensive smoke & water damage.
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Governor Cuomo today announced that a report by the State Department of Labor details the impact of a $15 minimum wage for New York workers and their families. The report stated that 2.3 million New Yorkers would earn higher wages and as a result, increase spending power by more than $15.7 billion across New York State. The Governor is urging the State Legislature to pass his phased-in minimum wage proposal this session. Cuomo said that the Dollars Reinvested in Southern Tier Regional Economy by those making a living wage would be $495,300,000; The Governor’s report is available at governor.ny.gov
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State Police arrested 23-year-old Dylan Debrock of the town of Maryland, for DWI. The arrest occurred after a trooper responded to an erratic vehicle spinning its tires on Valley View Estates Road in the Town of Milford. The trooper located the 1995 Ford Thunderbird stuck just of the roadway with Debrock standing on the hood. An investigation determined that he was driving while intoxicated when his car slid off the roadway became stuck. Debrock was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Milford on February 16,
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Small grants have led to possible breakthroughs in treating veterans suffering form Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. State Senate John Bonacic explained the treatment at a mental Hygiene Budget Hearing in Albany recently.

(Bonacic 2-10-16)

Bonacic said that they would try to get 2 million dollars into the state budget this year to expand the program, in hopes that a larger sample size, with greater success could lead to federal funding & an expansion of the program.
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State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s Office has returned more than $2.5 million in compensation to New Yorkers last year, through the state’s Lemon Law Arbitration Program. $2 million was refunded to 53 consumers who bought a new car and claimed their car was a lemon; the attorney general’s office refunded more than $450,000 to 26 additional consumers.
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A pretrial hearing For Almond Upton Will Start on march 3rd, Upton is accused of crossing lanes of traffic on I-81 & intentionally running down State Trooper Christopher Skinner in June 2014. Upton is being held without bail in the Broome County Jail, his Murder trial is slated to begin with Jury selection on July 5th in Broome County Court.
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Broome County District Attorney Stephen Cornwell has revealed a plan called “Operation S.A.F.E.” that would encourage those struggling with drug addictio into get help, without fear of arrest. Those suffering would be able to go to any local police agency seeking help; the law enforcement agencies would then redirect them to 1 of over 50 drug treatment facilities.
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The Sidney Rotary Club will be hosting a heroin-substance abuse awareness night Wednesday night at the Sidney high school. Sidney Rotarian Lorraine Keckeisen is one of the events organizers:

(Lorraine Keckeisen 2-10-16)

There will also be raffles & door prizes & a free dinner; Registration is requested at 561-7712 or chaynes@sidneycsd.org.
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The American Red Cross urgently needs blood donors to make an appointment to give this winter. Eligible blood donors of all types are needed, especially those with O, AB, B negative and A negative. Upcoming blood donation opportunities. today in Deposit from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., at the Deposit Central School, 171 Second Street. Those wishing to doante can download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS to make an appointment or for more information.
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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 2-9-16

by wcdonews Posted on February 9, 2016

Oneonta Police responded to a report of a residential burglary in progress on Elm Street. officers were met outside by the homeowners who reported that the suspect was still inside the residence, officers discovered a man exiting the house through a first floor window, the suspect resisted arrested & was identified as 21 year old Paul Dorego Jr, of Sag Harbor. The subsequent investigation revealed that Mr. Dorego had entered the residence through the back door after breaking two windows. Dorego was charged with 2nd degree Burglary, Criminal Mischief & Resisting arrest, he faces court action shortly.
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Governor Cuomo today announced that the Unemployment Insurance reforms in 2013 have resulted in additional savings for New York State employers in terms of their State Unemployment Insurance contributions. Employers have already saved an estimated $200 million through the early repayment of federal debt with each saving, on average, an estimated total of $1,200 or $84 per employee. As a result, the Unemployment Insurance contribution rate schedules have been adjusted downward, reducing costs and saving employers up to an additional $42.80 per employee.
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State Police arrested 30-year-old Patrick Hill of Whitney Point on 3 counts of sexual abuse and 1 count of endangering the welfare of a child. Hill is accused of having sexual contact with a victim less than 14 years old several times in the Town of Nanticoke; Hill was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Nanticoke court on February 25th.
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35-year-old Anthony Thompson of Binghamton faces an animal cruelty charge for allegedly neglecting 7 dogs on a property in Chenango County. 7 pit bulls were saved from the property in North Norwich; all of the dogs are now in the state’s custody & are being treated at an animal clinic in Norwich. Thompson is currently in custody & faces court action shortly.
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The Federal Olmstead act may be proving to be counter productive to the developmentally disabled, that have been moved from Broome Developmental into group homes. Area Assemblyman Cliff Crouch Comments:

(Crouch 2-9-16)

Crouch said that he expects to be involved in a Task Force that will hold hearings around the state, where similar situations have occurred, and concerns have been registered to lawmakers.
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State Police arrested 60-year-old Sandra Simmons of Port Crane for the felony of aggravated DWI with a B.A.C. result of .23% plus other traffic violations. The arrest occurred after a Broome county 911 report of an erratic driver in Johnson City. Simmons was arraigned & was remanded to the Broome County jail with no bail set at this time. Her next court date in the Village of Johnson City is pending.
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About 30 people volunteered at the Sidney Great American food store for the Salvation Army from Black Friday to Christmas Eve last year. Marie Cole of the Salvation Army Emergency Disaster team told WCDO how much money was raised:

(Marie Cole 2-9-16)

More information about the Salvation Army and their local efforts can be obtained by calling 563-2976.
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The Binghamton Mets announced the return of manager Pedro Lopez, pitching coach Glenn Abbott and hitting coach Luis Natera for the 2016 season. Lopez is the all-time winningest manager in Binghamton Mets history; Lopez led the B-Mets to a 2014 Eastern League Championship.
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Annual local sales tax collections declined in 30 of the 57 counties outside of New York City last year, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Total collections across the state grew by 3.6% in 2015, but the increase was nearly exclusively driven by New York City. Elsewhere, growth in local sales tax collections was a mere 0.7%. 10 counties experienced a decline of more than 3%, including Delaware County.
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State University of New York Empire State College will hold public information sessions about its associate and bachelor’s degree programs at the State Office Building, Room 505, at 44 Hawley Street, Binghamton Today at 4:30 PM. More information is available at 721-8651.

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