WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 12-29-15

by wcdonews Posted on December 29, 2015

Governor Cuomo today announced that an investigation by the Department of Public Service’s Consumer Advocate has resulted in 1,566 utility consumers receiving $950,700 in energy bill refunds from Ambit Energy, following customer complaints filed against the company. The investigation was launched after the Department of Public Service raised concerns over Ambit’s customer disclosure statements and renewal notices, particularly for customers who were moved from a guaranteed-savings plan into a variable rate plan charging significantly more. Ambit has made major adjustments to customers’ bills in an effort to both resolve concerns raised by the Department and satisfy customers who were charged more after being moved out of the guaranteed-savings plan.
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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office have charged a man with DWI, following an accident involving 3 tractor trailers Monday morning. The accident occurred on Colesville Road in Kirkwood, where a tractor trailer driven by 54 year old Daniel Masonic of Binghamton, crossed over the double yellow lines and struck two other tractor trailers who were headed the opposite direction. Masonic’s truck then went off the road, up an embankment, and struck a group of trees. Masonic’s BAC was .18%. He was issued tickets to appear at a later date in the Town of Kirkwood court.
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The Binghamton Mets have formally announced a new owner; Buffalo area businessman John Hughes & his group are the new owners of the team.

(John Hughes 12-29-15)

Hughes is the head of Evans Street Baseball, Incorporated, they will honor the player development contract with New York Mets through 2020, and the NYSEG stadium lease through 2022. General Manager Jim Weed and staff have been retained.
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The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to donate blood today. Appointments can be made with the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, at redcrossblood.org or 1-800-RED CROSS. A Blood drive will be held in West Oneonta today from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the West Oneonta Fire Department.
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The murder trial of 57-year-old John Guzy is scheduled to begin in late March in Chenango County Court. Guzy is accused of fatally shooting 26 year old Derek Prindle of Afton, and shooting in injuring Prindle’s father, 60 year old Derek Prindle, in a case of alleged road rage on October 27th 2014, on state route 7 in Bainbridge. Guzy turned himself in to state police at the Troop C headquarters after the shooting; he remains held at the Chenango county jail pending the upcoming trial.
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Empire State Development Announced that Amphenol Corporation in Sidney will receive $750,000 for propane to their Sidney factory while they wait for a natural gas pipeline to be built through the southern tier. The ESD Board approved of the Monday to divert up to $750,000 in an existing incentive package that allowed Amphenol to stay in Sidney after the 2 serious floods in 2006 & 2011. Amphenol operates a new closer to the I-88 Corridor, where they will be able to acquire natural gas service from the planned Constitution Pipeline.
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Governor Cuomo signed a bill into law that will help prevent future home fire deaths in New York State. The bill provides that batteries in battery operated single station smoke detecting alarm devices shall be non-replaceable, non-removable and capable of powering the devices for a minimum of ten years. The bill was proposed as Firefighters frequently encounter homes without smoke alarms or working smoke alarms, where residents fail to replace old batteries. The law goes into effect in 2017.
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State Troopers arrested 34 year old Nathaniel Dendler of Windsor for DWI, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Inadequate Exhaust and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Dendler’s passenger, 19 year old Caleb Harris of Windsor was found to be in possession of heroin and suboxone and was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Both arraigned in the Town of Windsor Court, Dendler was remanded to the Broome County Jail in lieu of $2,000 cash bail. Harris was released on his own recognizance.
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Binghamton Police arrested 41 year old Harry Johnson for 3rd degree Grand Larceny & Falsely Reporting an incident. Johnson is accused of reporting an armed robbery at Joseph Guardi Auto Sales in Binghamton, as he opened up the business Saturday morning. Detectives determined that a robbery did not happen, Johnson was arraigned and is being held in Broome County Jail.
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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 12-28-15

by wcdonews Posted on December 28, 2015

State Police were dispatched to a complaint of shots fired at a residence on December 14th, on State Route 79 in Chenango Forks. 1 round was fired from a rifle through a window of a house with 2 adults and 3 children inside. Police arrested; 31 year old Joseph Spencer; 23 year old Chelsie Boyce; 30 year old Joseph Wolcott; and 29 year old Brian Stevens all of Binghamton, for 1 count each of Reckless Endangerment, and Criminal Mischief, Walcott was additionally charged with Criminal Contempt. All 4 were arraigned and remanded to Broome County Correctional Facility. The investigation is continuing and additional charges are pending.
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The State DOT announced that the State Route 7 southbound on-ramp to I-81 northbound would be detoured on Wednesday. The DOT will detour State Route 7 southbound on-ramp traffic to Interstate 81 northbound within the same interchange. Motorists will follow the signs to Route 7 northbound to the I-81 northbound on-ramp. This ramp was scheduled for detour during the first stage of Phase 2 of the Prospect Mountain Project in the spring of 2016. Motorists are advised to be alert for slow moving traffic and sudden stops.
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Binghamton Police responded to the emergency room at Wilson Hospital Thursday night, after 26-year-old Franklin Reyes of Binghamton was treated for a non life-threatening stab wound to his chest. Police arrested Reyes’s wife, 22-year-old Quanisha Porter-Reyes, she was charged with first-degree assault. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Binghamton detectives at 772-7080.
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Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig announced that a special meeting of the Oneonta Common Council would be held Tuesday at 3:30 PM at the common Council Chambers at City Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the ambulance contract with the town of Oneonta. A previously announced Common Council Meeting for Wednesday has been canceled.
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Officials at Tioga Downs expect to add 445 new jobs by July 1st, due to the expansion and adding of a new casino there. A job summit was held at Tioga downs in Nichols earlier today.
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State Police at Oneonta arrested 34-year-old Edwin Palacios of Fredericksburg, Virginia for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated with a BAC result of .21%. The arrest resulted from a traffic stop on Interstate 88 in the Town of Oneonta; Palacios was arraigned in the Town of Oneonta Court and remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $1500 cash bail.
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Investigators today arrested 18-year-old Scott Feiner of Roslyn, for 1 count of Sexual Misconduct, resulting from an alleged incident in the Town of Hancock earlier this year. Feiner is alleged to have had sexual contact with a14 year old camper, while he was working as a camp counselor at the Frenchwoods Performing Arts Camp in Hancock. Feiner was issued an appearance ticket to the Town of Hancock Court at a later date.
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The Otsego County Chamber announced that the Fun First Night New Year’s Parade would begin Thursday night at 6:00 PM. The Parade will begin at the corner of Elm and Main Streets in downtown Oneonta.
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State Police arrested 47-year-old Shannon Morrison of Unadilla, for DWI, following a motor vehicle accident on State Route 28 in Franklin. Morrison was issued traffic tickets returnable to the Town of Franklin Court on January 14th.
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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 12-24-15

by wcdonews Posted on December 24, 2015

Governor Cuomo announced that temporary lane closures associated with road and bridge construction projects on State highways will not be permitted now through Monday, December 28 at 6:00 AM & again from December 31 through Monday, January 4. The lane closure restrictions have been put in place to accommodate motorists traveling for the holiday weekends. AAA predicts that the number of people traveling more than 50 miles from home this holiday season will top 100 million for the first time in history.
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The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to donate blood for hospital patients in need. To make an appointment to donate blood, download the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS Blood can be donated Saturday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at the Sidney Elks Lodge at 104 River Street
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The State Department of Health announced the launch of its online Medical Marijuana Patient Certification and Registration System, which allows qualified patients to enroll in the Program to purchase medical marijuana when it becomes available in January. A patient must receive a DOH Medical Marijuana Program certification from a registered physician. Additional information and detailed instructions are available at health.ny.gov.
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State Senator Jim Seward announced that legislation he sponsored, has been signed into law by Governor Cuomo. The bill adds pregnancy as a qualifying event for women to enroll in any health insurance plan at any time. Previously, New Yorkers could only purchase insurance coverage through the exchange outside of an open enrollment period when certain “qualifying events” such as marriage, divorce, becoming a U.S. citizen, or giving birth occur.
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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 12-23-15

by wcdonews Posted on December 23, 2015

A Free Christmas Dinner will be served at the Sidney Fire Department Training Center on River Street on Christmas day. Area resident Gene Schmidt is organizing the dinner:

(Gene Schmidt 12-23-15)

The free Dinner is from 1:00 TO 4:00 PM. More Information is available by calling SCHMIDT AT 610-4030. .
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A Free Christmas Dinner is being offered at the River Club in Afton Christmas day, Spokesperson Nora Kelly explains:

(Nora Kelly 12-23-15)

More information is available at 639-3060.
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The Otsego county Sheriff’s department arrested 3 people on drug charges. 33-year-old Jason Foster of New Lisbon is accused of selling marijuana from the Oneonta Wal-Mart parking lot, while also working at the store. Foster was charged along with his wife Alice for felony possession of marijuana after 12 ounces of marijuana and 11 pot plants were seized from their home, along with a scale, rifles and equipment used to grow marijuana indoors and outdoors. 28-year-old Joseph Lukeman of Mount Vision was charged with evidence tampering and criminal possession of marijuana after he allegedly removed a quantity of marijuana from the Fosters’ home after the investigation began.
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According to a new Siena College poll, 67% of New Yorkers predict that Donald Trump will not be elected President. Only 7% thought it was “very likely” that the Republican presidential hopeful would win the White House. Among the Republicans questioned, 51% predicted that Trump’s would fail to get to the White House.
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The Otsego County office for the Aging is seeking nominations of County Residents 60 & older who deserve special recognition for their volunteering efforts. The deadline for the submission of the nomination is January 15th; more information is available at 547-4232 or 432-9041.
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State Assemblywoman Claudia Tenney is now the only candidate for the 22nd following the announcement that incumbent Congressman Richard Hanna would not seek re-election to another term in 2016. Tenney announced her decision to make another attempt at the Congressional seat after losing the republican primary in 2014.

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Governor Cuomo issued an Executive Order directing the Department of Corrections and the Office of Children and Family Services, to implement a plan to remove minors from adult prisons in the state. The plan will transfer all female youths and all medium and minimum security classified male youths from adult facilities to a juvenile facility. The facilities will provide specialized programs of treatment geared for younger offenders while also ensuring the safety of staff, inmates and the surrounding community.
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Delaware county Solid waste facilities will have limited hours during the upcoming Christmas & New Years holidays. Solid Waste Director Sue McIntyre explains:

(Sue McIntyre 12-23-15)

McIntyre said that the county recycling center currently takes plastics 1-7 with a market for each type of plastic.
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The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to donate blood, all blood types are needed, especially those with types AB, O, B negative and A negative. A blood Drive is being held today from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Guernsey Library in Norwich, appointments are requested through the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, at redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 12-22-15

by wcdonews Posted on December 22, 2015

Governor Cuomo announced that the minimum wage increase for State Workers would take effect beginning December 31, 2015. The increase will be implemented on the same phased-in schedule currently underway for fast food workers, with the initial increase occurring with the first pay period beginning on or after December 31, 2015. In that pay period, all State workers will receive an hourly wage of at least $9.75 per hour for State employees outside of New York City.
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The Oneonta Family YMCA will host the 17th annual Frostbite 5K on December 31st. Race-day registration and number pick-up will be from. 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM at the Oneonta YMCA. The race starts Market Street near the Sidney Federal Credit Union at 1:00 PM and ends at 1:45 PM, more 432-0010 racewire.com/register.
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The State Department of Labor released preliminary local area unemployment rates for November. Locally, the unemployment rate in Chenango County was 5%, in Delaware County the rate was 5.3%, & in Otsego County the rate was 4.7%. The State’s unemployment rate was 4.8%, in November.
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In memory of Trooper Christopher Skinner, The State Police are inviting the public to join them by giving blood at the 2nd annual Trooper Skinner memorial American Red Cross blood drive on Wednesday, December 30. Trooper Skinner was killed in the line of duty, while conducting a routine traffic stop on I-81 in the town of Chenango. The public can Donate Blood in Memory of Trooper Skinner on Wednesday, December 30th from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM at the State Police Barracks at 84 Crescent Drive in Kirkwood
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Governor Cuomo signed legislation relating to the restraint of pregnant inmates. The bill prohibits the use of restraints during the transport of all pregnant inmates at State and local correctional facilities, and within 8 weeks after the delivery or pregnancy outcome, except in the most extraordinary of circumstances. current law prohibits the use of restraints on an inmate about to give birth, it does not address the use of restraints on pregnant inmates prior to or after childbirth or pregnancy outcome. the bill also prohibits the presence of any correctional staff in the delivery room unless requested by medical staff or the inmate giving birth, requires more rigorous training of all correctional staff on this policy, and institutes annual detailed reporting of all instances in which officers deem restraints necessary.
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29-year-old William Peeters of Hartwick was charged with 2nd degree rape and several other sex crimes according to State Police. Peeters is accused performing sexual acts with a child under the age of 15, & disseminating indecent materials to a minor. Peeters faces court action at a later date.
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52-year-old Sam Nabinger of New Berlin has been charged with felony assault by State Police. Nabinger was charged following a report of an assault Monday in the town Of Morris.
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49 Year old William Danielson of Oxford was sentenced Monday in Chenango County Court, to 20 years to life in prison. Danielson pleaded guilty to one count of 2nd degree murder, for the December 2013 death of his former girlfriend Lucinda Knoll of Norwich.
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A Syracuse resident was arrested by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office for an active arrest warrant for Grand Larceny and Burglary. 25 year old Kristen Seamans is accused of stealing several items from the Norwich Wal-Mart in 2014; she was arraigned in the Town of Norwich court and is being held at the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $1000 cash bail.
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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 12-21-15

by wcdonews Posted on December 21, 2015

Former Sidney Town Supervisor & Sidney Fire department Chief Joe Maddalone has died. Maddalone died Friday at the O’Connor Hospital in Delhi, He served as Sidney Town Supervisor for 12 years after serving on the town board for many years, and he also served in the Fire department for 50 years. Calling hours at C.H. Landers Funeral chapel will be today from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11:00 AM at the Sacred Heart Church, 15 Liberty St., Sidney.
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Congressman Richard Hanna announced yesterday that he would not seek re-election to Congress in 2016.

(Hanna 12-21-15)

The 64-year-old Republican was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2010.
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The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce announced that they would hold the annual State of the State Breakfast on Tuesday January 5th. The event will begin at 8:00 AM at The Otesaga Resort Hotel of Cooperstown.
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State Police arrested 34-year-old Christopher Carlson of Susquehanna, Pennsylvania for DWI after a traffic stop for speeding at 84 miles per hour on I-88 in the Town of Otego. Carlson was issued tickets returnable in the Town of Otego Court on January 7th.
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Governor Cuomo announced that he would use his pardon power to alleviate the barrier of a criminal conviction for people convicted of non-violent crimes committed when they were minors, and who have since lived crime-free for 10 or more years. This action advances the principles from his Raise the Age Campaign, which calls upon New York to join 48 other states in recognizing that 16 and 17 year old children do not belong in the adult court system.
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Guilford Town Justice David Daniels has vacated that position following an investigation by the state Commission on Judicial Conduct. Daniels has agreed that after this investigation into incidents while serving as Guilford Town Justice, he has stepped down & he will neither seek nor accept judicial office at any time in the future. Daniels served as town justice since 1995.
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American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to donate blood for hospital patients in need. Healthy donors with all blood types are needed, especially those with types AB, O, B negative and A negative. To make an appointment to donate blood, download the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS. The next blood drive will be today in Oneonta at Interskate 88 On state route 23 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
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Chenango County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 32-year-old Joshua Whaley of Pitcher on an active Arrest Warrant. Deputies arrested Whaley, who was found to be hiding inside a residence, he was located and taken into custody without incident and turned over to the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office.
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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 12-18-15

by wcdonews Posted on December 18, 2015

State Police responded to the report of a 2-vehicle collision with injuries on State Highway 8 in the Town of Norwich, Thursday. Investigation revealed that 43-year-old Yae Yar of Utica entered the opposing lane to pass an un-involved tractor-trailer, his vehicle struck another driven by 27 year old Joanna Stanimer of West Edmeston.   Yar was pronounced dead at the scene from internal injuries, 36 year old Me Me was transported to Tri Town Hospital in Sidney where she was pronounced dead on arrival from internal injuries.   Stanimer was air lifted to Wilson Hospital by Lifenet and remains in critical condition with internal injuries.   Autopsies on the 2 deceased persons will be performed at Lourdes Hospital. 4 other people were taken to area hospitals with a variety of injuries; all were listed in serious but stable condition. The investigation is ongoing.

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The Delaware County Sheriff’s & Sidney Police arrested 3 people in the Village of Sidney Thursday following narcotics trafficking investigation conducted. Arrested were 22 year old Harry Ramirez of Sidney and Bronx with 2 charges of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and one charge of 3rd degree Robbery.   Ramirez is accused of forcibly stealing money from a cooperating witness, was found to possess a quantity of heroin with intent to sell. Police conducted a search of Ramirez’, Sidney residence, 44 year old Dawn Beta, and 29 year old Jasmine Santiago of Valley Stream, are accused of possessing and unsuccessfully attempted to flush and destroy heroin.   Beta and Santiago were charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & Tampering. Police seized heroin, liquid PCP, hypodermic instruments and more than $1000 cash. All were arraigned, Ramirez were remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $350,000 cash bail. Beta and Santiago were each remanded on $250,000 cash bail pending further court action.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a reported bomb threat at DCMO BOCES Harold Campus in the Town of Masonville Thursday. A written threat to the building was located in a bathroom, students were evacuated & The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office and State Police Explosives Detection K9 unit searched the school and were unable to locate explosives. 16-year-old Andrew Slentz of New Berlin was arrested for 1st degree filing a False Report; he was arraigned in the Town of Masonville Court and remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $500 cash bail. Slentz will reappear in the Town of Masonville Court at a later date.

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State Police and local law enforcement will participate in the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign through Friday, January 1st. Troopers will sobriety checkpoints, & they will be watching for distracted drivers, vehicle occupants who are not buckled up and drivers violating the “Move Over Law”.   Last year, State Police issued more than 49,000 tickets, more than 17,000 were for speeding, 1,730 were for distracted driving and 697 for the Move Over Law. There were also 702 people arrested for DWI and 13 people killed in vehicle crashes.

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The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York called on Governor Cuomo to sign the 10-year smoke alarm bill into law. The bill, which requires all smoke alarms sold in New York State to have sealed, tamper proof, ten year batteries, now sits on his desk after passing both houses of the legislature.

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The Binghamton Senators host the Lehigh Valley Phantoms this Saturday at 7:05 PM for their Ugly Sweater Night. The B-Sens will be wearing special Christmas-themed game jerseys that will be auctioned off post game. All fans that wear their own ugly Christmas sweater will receive a coupon good for one FREE TICKET to the Friday, January 8, versus the Utica Comets.

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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual Holiday House Decorating Contest this weekend, Chamber Spokesperson Kerri Green explains:

(Kerri Green 12-18-15)

Green said that those wishing to be judged should leave their decorations lit Tonight, Saturday Night & Sunday Night.

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American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to donate blood for hospital patients in need.   Healthy donors with all blood types are needed, especially those with types AB, O, B negative and A negative. To make an appointment to donate blood, download the free Red Cross Blood Donor App from app stores, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS. The Next Chenango County Blood Drive will be in Afton Saturday from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM. at the Afton United Methodist Church, 34 Spring Street

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The Sidney American Legion Annual Kids Christmas Party will be held this weekend, spokesman Larry Halbert explains:

(Larry Halbert 12-18-15)

Halbert said that the event will run from 12:00 Noon until about 1:30 this year.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 12-17-15

by wcdonews Posted on December 17, 2015

State Police Superintendent Joseph D’Amico has promoted Troop C Major Donald Faughnan to the rank of Staff Inspector and has assigned him to Internal Affairs in Liverpool. The Superintendent has also promoted Captain James Barnes to the rank of Major and has assigned him to the position of Troop Commander at Troop C Headquarters in Sidney. Major Barnes started his career in 1989 as a trooper and was first assigned to Troop C and has received several promotions through his career.
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State police are investigating an two-vehicle crash with serious personal injury on state Route 8 in the town of Norwich, between Holmesville Road and county Route 34 at about 7:35 this morning. Several area emergency squads responded to a 2-car Accident Initial reports have 6 injuries, & 1 fatality, State Route 8 was closed for several hours for the investigation. More details will be released as they become available.
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State Police and local law enforcement across New York will participate in the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign from Friday, December 18, 2015 through Friday, January 1, 2016. Drivers can expect to see sobriety checkpoints and increased patrols, Troopers will be watching for distracted drivers, vehicle occupants who are not properly buckled up and drivers violating the “Move Over Law,” which requires motorists to exercise extreme caution when passing emergency vehicles that are stopped in or on the side of the road.
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Governor Cuomo announced the launch of a new ‘Kitchen Table Toolkit’ as part of the State Combat Heroin and Prescription Opioid Abuse campaign. This toolkit features 2 new videos, which can be used by parents, teachers and community members, concerning the health risks and dangerous consequences of heroin and prescription painkiller abuse. to download the toolkit, visit talk2prevent.ny.gov or call 1-877-8-HOPENY
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In November 2015, New York State’s private sector job count increased by 13,100, to almost 7.9 million, according to preliminary figures released today by the State Department of Labor. The statewide unemployment rate stayed at 4.8% in November, remaining at its lowest level since November 2007. The national unemployment rate was 5.0% in November.
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State DOT announced the opening of 2 bridges carrying Route 28 over the West Branch of the Delaware River in the village of Delhi. A $1.5 million project to rehabilitate the bridges is now substantially complete, it included repairing the concrete bridge deck, paving and repainting the bridges, Sidewalk and pedestrian railings also were repaired as part of the project. The bridges are located in succession and cross 2 legs of the River, they were built in 1940.
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Governor Cuomo today announced that 6 Farm to School programs have been awarded funding to help increase the use of healthy, locally grown foods on school menus. In the Southern Tier, the Broome-Delaware-Tioga Board of Cooperative Educational Services: Southern Tier Farm to School Project receives $74,970, to employ a Farm to School Coordinator and a Farm to School Consultant to train food staff, purchase specialized equipment to transport specialty crops and to recruit farms, food hubs and processers within a 6-county region.
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Governor Cuomo today directed State Department of Public Service CEO Audrey Zibelman to immediately begin a full investigation of the operations and safety protocols at Indian Point Nuclear Facility. The Governor’s action comes after the unexpected shutdown of Indian Point Unit 3 – which marks the 13th unplanned shutdown at the facility since June of 2012.
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The Bainbridge-Guilford Board of Education has begun its search for a new Superintendent of Schools. The Board is interested in soliciting feedback from the community on the final 3 superintendent candidates. Parents and community members who are interested in serving on the Community Interview Committee should notify the District Office at 967-6321, no later than Thursday, January 7th. Members of the Community Interview Committee must be available to attend a workshop for all committee members on February 2, 2016 at 3:30 pm as well as the three finalist interviews on February 9, 10, and 11 at 4:30 pm each afternoon. A committee of 7 to 10 people will be selected by the Board of Education.
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