WCDO News Monday 8-10-15

by admin Posted on August 11, 2015

An accident in Otego on Sunday afternoon has left a Delaware County man dead and his wife severely injured. Otego Fire Department officials reported that the man and woman involved were apparently trying to drive a golf cart across the railroad tracks on a private agricultural crossing at the east end of the village and struck the Canadian Pacific train. The 2-engine train was pulling 31 freight cars. Oneonta State Police said that 57-year old Charles Turk of Bloomville was found dead under the overturned golf cart. His wife 58-year old Cynthia Turk was found lying nearby with 2 broken legs. Mrs. Turk was airlifted to Albany Medical Center. The investigation is continuing. She is listed in serious but stable condition at this time. The couple had been camping near the railroad tracks over the weekend. Medical personnel from Otego Fire and Rescue squads as well as Cooperstown Medical Transport, Otsego deputies and State Police all reported to the scene of the crash.
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Improvements to the state DEC’s sporting license-issuance and game harvest reporting system are in place in time for this year’s hunting season. The 2015-16 hunting and trapping licenses go on sale Today and are valid beginning September 1st, Licenses and permits can be purchased at dec.ny.gov/permits, through the online License center at licensecenter.ny.gov or by calling 1 (866) 933-2257
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The City of Oneonta will be painting the deck of the Pedestrian Bridge adjoining the 2nd level of the parking garage to the Main Street arcade walkway beginning this morning, The bridge will be closed today & Tuesday, during that time, Main street can be accessed from the Muller Park Stairs or by lower Chestnut Street. More information is available at 432-6465.
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The Oneonta department of public service announced that they would be replacing a portion of the water main & services & the entire pavement on 8th street starting today. Work is scheduled from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM weekdays; a completion date has not been determined. More information is available at 432-6465.
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Over 80 aviation enthusiasts came together at the Chenango Airport this past weekend to fly remote controlled planes. 300 R.C. planes took to the skies to help raise money for the Southern Tier veterans support group.
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The Otsego County Fair drew record crowds last week.
Organizers say over 31-thousand people attended the annual fair at the Otsego County Fair grounds in Morris. The Chenango County Fair in Norwich kicks off it’s 6-day fair tomorrow.
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New York State had more than 9 million total jobs in 2014, a state record, but the increase was largely in New York City and the statewide labor force continues to decline. Battling back from the recession in 2008 and 2009, New York has added 538,000 jobs since 2009 and last year had the strongest growth since 2000 with 143,000 jobs added. The other upstate regions including the Finger Lakes and the Hudson Valley added jobs at rates less than half the national average during the same stretch. Jobs increased 2.4 percent in the Hudson Valley, 2.1 percent in the Finger Lakes and 1.5 percent in Western New York over the 5-year span, but were down 2.2 percent in the Southern Tier.
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New York State is looking to be in good shape to meet President Obama’s mandated cut in carbon emissions from power plants. The state is on track to meet the mandate – which calls for a 32 percent nationwide cut – more than a decade before the Federal Clean Power Plan’s 2030 deadline. In June, the state committed to 3 major energy benchmarks for the next 15 years: reducing all greenhouse-gas emissions by 40 percent from 1990 levels, decreasing energy consumption in buildings by 23 percent from 2012 levels and making sure half of the state’s energy is produced from renewable sources.
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The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School district will be holding it’s annual mandatory parent-student meeting for JV and Varsity athletics in the Fall season. The meeting will be held at the high school auditorium tonight at 6 PM. All necessary paperwork for participation will be provided at the meeting. Fall sports offered at B-G are: Volleyball, Football, Soccer, Cheerleading and Golf.

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P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 8-7-15

by wcdonews Posted on August 7, 2015

73-year-old Wilbur Allen of Mount Vision was pronounced dead at Bassett Hospital, following a farm accident in Edmeston. Allen was working with another man loading a farm tractor on a vehicle Tuesday evening at around 6:00 PM, Allen fell underneath & was struck by the vehicles, he was transported to Bassett hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
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The Sidney Elks Lodge will host their annual Car Show behind the lodge on River Street in Sidney tomorrow. Car Show Organizer Mark Little comments:

(Mark Little 8-7-15)

Little said that there would be more classes & more trophies this year, including a Ralph Cuozzo Senior Memorial trophy in honor of the late local businessman and antique car collector.
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The Delaware county Fair talent show registration deadline is this weekend. Talent Show Coordinator Stacy Van Tyle explains

(Stacy Van Tyle 8-7-15)

The Talent Show will be held on Tuesday August 16th at the County Fairgrounds in Walton. More information is available at 287-9228.12:01 PM 8/7/2015
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The B-G central school district is seeking community members interested in serving on a Capital Project facility Committee, to meet on Monday August 17th at 5:30 PM in the District conference room. The following meeting will be held on august 31st at 6:30 in the district conference room, interested participants can call 967-6321.
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The Otsego County Planning Department has received a $660,800 grant from the New York State Division of Homes & Community Renewal to replace dilapidated owner-occupied mobile homes in the county with new, modern, energy-efficient manufactured homes. Eligibility requirements are: the Applicants’ annual household incomes may not exceed 80% of the county median, Applicants must own the existing mobile home: renters in trailer parks are not eligible. The property must be the owners’ permanent, year-round residence, Properties with outstanding liens or mortgages are not eligible, also Property and school taxes must be current. More details are available at otsegocounty.com or 286-7244.
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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 8-7-15

by wcdonews Posted on August 7, 2015

Governor Cuomo announced the passage of emergency Health Department regulations combating the sale of synthetic marijuana in New York State. The regulations expand the existing list of banned substances to include new chemical compounds that drug producers have been making since 2012. Between June 7th and August 1st, New York experienced a tenfold increase from last year in emergency department visits and poison control center calls due to synthetic marijuana. The Department of Health continues to partner with State Police and other law enforcement agencies to crack down on the use of these synthetic drugs as they evolve. The regulations will take effect upon receipt and filing with the Department of State.
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Oneonta Police arrested 47-year-old John Nack on 3 counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance. Nack is accused of possessing heroin, amphetamine pills with intent to sell on Wednesday, Nack was arraigned in Oneonta city court and was remanded to the Otsego county jail without bail pending future court action.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 8-6-15

by wcdonews Posted on August 6, 2015

The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that Mark Pullyblank & William Clements were sentenced Wednesday in federal court in Binghamton for violating the Clean Water Act, both were sentenced to probation and fined a total of $12,000, they were working as project managers for Crane-Hogan Structural Systems, which was contracted to tear down the parking garage at the Binghamton Governmental Center in 2008 and 2009. The company discharged large quantities of concrete and concrete slurry into the Susquehanna River, the company was ordered to pay a fine of $500,000
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Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Girlfriend, TV Food Network star Sandra Lee, has been hospitalized for complications from her recent double mastectomy. Lee was rushed to the hospital Tuesday night the 49-year-old Lee had the surgery in May after receiving a breast cancer diagnosis through a routine Mammogram. Cuomo left a Billy Joel concert at Nassau Coliseum early to be with Lee when he learned of her hospitalization.
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The City Of Oneonta Will be painting the deck of the Pedestrian Bridge Adjoining the 2nd level of the parking garage to the Main Street arcade walkway beginning Monday morning, The bridge will be closed all day Monday & Tuesday, during that time, main street can be accessed from the Muller Park Stairs of by lower Chestnut Street. More information is available at 432-6465.
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Chenango County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 2 men Wednesday following a trespass complaint in the Town of North Norwich. Deputies arrested 19-year-old Daqon Holmes of Utica & Dashire Jackson of Utica following a 911 complaint from a male in North Norwich who claimed that the 2 would not leave his residence until he paid them $250 dollars. After arrival to the scene, detectives located the defendants, Holmes fled on foot, he was located and taken into custody without further incident, Holmes and Jackson were charged with criminal trespass, they were arraigned in the Town of North Norwich Court, they were remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility in lieu of $1000 cash bail.
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The State DEC adopted new regulations to address varying deer populations in portions of the state. DEC Acting Commissioner Marc Gerstman announced that several modifications to the Deer Management Assistance Program were designed to ease the application process for landowners while providing greater flexibility for DEC to administer the program. The full list of changes to the rules can be found a dec.ny.gov.
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Governor Cuomo today announced that the new, redesigned NASCAR license plate series will be available to order at the Cheez-It 355 at Watkins Glen International, taking place this weekend. Representatives from the State DMV will be on hand at the race to provide customer service, including to help visitors order the custom plates, renew their registrations, assist with address changes, schedule road and vision tests, and complete web transactions. Details are available at dmv.ny.gov.

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The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting TODAY in the District Conference Room at 6:30 PM.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 8-5-15

by wcdonews Posted on August 5, 2015

Governor Cuomo announced the State Police will conduct a week-long enforcement initiative to crack down on speeding and aggressive drivers across the state. The Speed Week campaign runs today through next Tuesday August 11th. Speeding is listed as a contributing factor in nearly one third of all fatal crashes in New York State. In 2013, 352 people were killed and nearly 19,000 injured in speed related crashes statewide. During “Speed Week”, Troopers will also be watching for distracted or impaired drivers, vehicle occupants who are not properly buckled up, and drivers that are violating New York’s Move Over law.
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New York State is on alert for a virus that’s killed millions of birds in the Pacific Northwest & Midwestern U.S. Experts believe it could land in the northeast, but steps are being taken to try to stop the new type of Avian Flu, which barely gives any warnings. The Risk foe Avian Influenza is increasing as all types of birds migrate through the region. Health departments are taking proactive steps before the first case has been reported.
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State police in Binghamton arrested 56-year-old Sally Adams of Binghamton for Aggravated DWI, with a BAC result of .31, almost 4 times the legal limit. Troopers responded to the report of an intoxicated drivers on Pierce Creek Road in the Town Of Conklin, Adams will appear in Conklin town court on august 11th.
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A State Ethics Board that was created to address Albany’s lingering corruption problem, squabbled over perceived Meddling by Governor Cuomo, with some members vowing to oppose any effort to hire a new executive director with any ties to Cuomo. Members of J-COPE have reportedly disagreed over the selection process to select a new executive director following the resignation of Letizia Tagliafierro. J-COPE is looking to appoint the 3rd executive director in the last 4 years, the agency oversees the enforcement of the state’s ethics rules & financial disclosure requirements, the executive directors is picked by a vote of the commissions 14 members, 6 of which are picked by the governor & the other 8 picked by legislative leaders.
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New York State will likely emerge as 1 of the states to reap big benefits from President Obama’s plan to fight climate change with new emission limits on Coal Fire Plants. New York should be able to comply easily, as the state currently generate only 3.5% of its electricity from coal, at the same time, the state’s economy will likely benefit from new jobs from the emerging renewable energy projects in both wind & solar power. New York’s energy plan is due by September of 2016; the public will have a change to comment on the plan before it is approved.
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Democrats picked Barbara Fiala & Republicans have picked Fred Akshar as their choice to run in the special election for the vacant seat in the state senates 52nd district. Denver Jones is seeking to get his name on the ballot, he ran as a Republican in 2014 against then incumbent Tom Libous, but lost, Jones is looking to get on the ballot under the “Taxpayers Party” Line. Rich Purtell was selected by the Libertarian Party to run for the seat.
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Oneonta police responded to the report of a broken window at a business at 224 Main Street, eyewitnesses claimed that 3 young males broke the window by kicking it. One of the 3 suffered lacerations; police followed a trail of blood to 300 Main Street where they discovered that 21 year old Evan Bowker required medical attention. Bowker was treated at Fox hospital & was released, he was charged with criminal mischief, he was held pending arraignment in Oneonta City Court.
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The B-G Central School District is seeking Community members interested in serving on a Capital Project Facility Committee. The next meeting will be held on August 31, 2015 at 6:30 PM in the District Conference Room. Interested community members should contact the District Office at 967-6321.
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The Sidney Community Band will hold their next Don Clayton Trails Side Concert tonight at 6:30, under the pavillion in Keith Clark Park in Sidney. D.J. Wooden is tonight’s featured performer, the concerts are held every Wednesday night through the summer months.
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The Oneonta Department of Public Service announced the closing of the James Georgeson Drive entrance to Neahwa Park until further notice, due to an apparent settling beneath the road surface. DPS & the City Engineering Department will be conducting exploratory investigations to determine the cause & extent of the problem, until the problem is rectified, the road will remain closed, and The Park can still be accessed at the Neahwa Place entrance near the Main & River Street Intersection. More information can be obtained at 432-6465.

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P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 8-4-15

by wcdonews Posted on August 4, 2015

Governor Cuomo today announced that Modern Marketing Concepts is significantly expanding its operations and workforce in Kirkwood. The company will create at least 592 new, full-time jobs over the next five years, while also retaining 310 existing jobs, they will invest approximately $17 million to acquire the 426,000 square foot industrial structure formerly used by Link, and redevelop it into Link Park. Construction is slated to begin later this month, and will be completed in early 2017. Additionally, Link Park will partner with Binghamton University, and other area academic institutions to connect young talent with businesses at the facility.
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State Police at Oneonta arrested 63-year-old Stephen Scott of Schenevus, for Driving While Intoxicated with a B.A.C. result of .10%. This arrest occurred after a trooper responded to an Otsego County 911 report of a car crash on Interstate 88, eastbound near mile marker 67, in the Town of Maryland. An investigation determined that Scott was driving while intoxicated when he drove into a guide rail with his 2012 Subaru Forester and caused damage to both. Scott was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Maryland on August 25, 2015.
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The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance kicked off the back to school shopping season today by reminding New Yorkers that qualifying clothing and footwear purchases are exempt from New York sales tax year-round. State Commissioner of Taxation and Finance Jerry Boone said that in addition, in New York City and the eight counties listed below, clothing and footwear items under $110 are exempt from local sales tax year-round, included in those 8 counties locally are Chenango County & Delaware County
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The Chenango Arts Council announced their schedule of shows for their upcoming 40th season. Chenango Arts Council executive Director Dian Batson-Smith explains:

(Diane Batson Smith 8-4-15)

Tickets or information about memberships are available at 336-ARTS or at their website Chenango Arts.org.
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The New York State Board of Regents today voted to appoint Mary Ellen Elia as the next Commissioner of Education and President of the University of the State of New York. Elia began her career in education in 1970 as a social studies teacher in Buffalo and taught for 19 years before moving on to administrative positions. Elia replaces John King as commissioner; she will start her new position on July 6.
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A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 8-4-15

by wcdonews Posted on August 4, 2015

Governor Cuomo will be in Broome County this morning, at 10:45 he will make an announcement at the Kirkwood Industrial Park West.
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The Republican committees in the 52 State Senate District have announced that Broome County Under sheriff Fred Akshar will be their candidate for the special election to fill that seat. A special election was necessary following the conviction on federal charges & subsequent expulsion of long time Republican Senator Tom Libous of Binghamton, Democrats have already announced that former Broome County Executive & Former State DMV Commissioner Barbara Fiala will be their candidate.
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Afton Fire responded Monday night to Wagner Lumber at 224 County Road 26 for a reported Electrical Fire. Fire fighters were called in from Coventry, Bainbridge, Greene, & Harpursville.
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State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said Monday that the retailers including Wal-Mart, Sears and Amazon have agreed to halt the sales of life-like toy guns in New York. The retailers have also agreed to pay over $300,000 in penalties. Schneiderman’s office found that over 6,400 toy guns sold from 2012 to 2014 violated New York laws; most of those were sold online. Schneiderman said there have been 63 shootings in New York since 1994 as a result of someone holding a toy weapon.
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The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next meeting this evening. The meeting will get underway at 7:00 PM this evening in the 2nd floor chambers in city hall.
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Certified child safety seat technicians will conduct free child safety sat checks in Oneonta this afternoon. The event will beheld from 3:00 to 6:00 PM in the parking lot at Home Depot on State Route 28. More information is available at 547-4230.
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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 8-3-15

by wcdonews Posted on August 3, 2015

State Police initiated a traffic stop on I-81, after a pursuit of a Kia Sorrento at Whitney Point, 5 suspects fled the vehicle on foot. The suspects were found to be in possession of multiple stolen credit cards and identifications for numerous people throughout the United States, they were also wanted for questioning in Oneida County, for suspected bank fraud. State Police arrested 18-year-old Denzel Sanon, 28-year-old Brandon Williams& 24-year-old Brandon Smith of Florida, for 7 counts each of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property; they were arraigned in the Town of Fenton Court and remanded to the Broome County Jail pending a bail hearing. State Police are still looking for the remaining 2 suspects who had fled the vehicle; they were seen outside a business in the Whitney Point, Anyone with any information is asked to contact the State Police at 775-1241.

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Governor Cuomo on Friday announced the 5 applicants that will be awarded 2-year licenses to manufacture and distribute medical marijuana in New York State. Bloomfield Industries, Columbia Care NY, Empire State Health Solutions, Etain and PharmaCann scored highest. Empire State Health Solutions will grow in Fulton County and dispense locally in Johnson City in Broome County.
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On Saturday night, Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 55-year-old Penny Corns of Cooperstown for driving while ability impaired by drugs, driving while intoxicated, criminal possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of marijuana, operating with insufficient tail lamps, and moving from lane unsafely. The arrest followed a traffic stop on State Route 8 in the Town of Deposit. Corns was released on appearance tickets returnable to Deposit Town Court at a later date.
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State Police & the Sidney Emergency squad responded to a 2-vehicle accident on state route 7 & Main Street at around 12:10 this afternoon. A full size SUV & a full size van collided; both vehicles were towed from the scene. The Investigation by State Police is continuing, WCDO News will have more details as they become available.
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Governor Cuomo today announced that policies implemented following the Wine, Beer, Spirits and Cider Summits have saved New York distillers over $424,000 in fees over the past three years. These savings have been reinvested back into these small manufacturing businesses and encouraged new entrepreneurs to enter the market. In the last year alone, the number of farm distilleries has increased by more than 25 percent from 62 to 78. In 2011, New York had had only 10 such distilleries.
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On Friday, Delaware County Deputies arrested 60 year old John Morton of Franklin for Aggravated unlicensed operation & Resisting Arrest in the Village of Walton. Morton is accused of passing through a safety checkpoint and refused to stop when as deputies instructed him, they discovered that Morton had his license suspended. Morton refused to comply with officers and and resisted arrest, he was arraigned in the Town of Hamden Court and remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $1,500 cash bail.
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The next regular meeting of the Oneonta Parks & Recreation Committee will be held today. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the common council chamber on he 2nd floor of Oneonta City Hall.
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the Broadway Theater League & Broadway In Binghamton will hold their annual “Test Drive Your Seat” event at the Forum Theater in Binghamton Wednesday. Tina Niles of NAC Entertainment explains:

(Tina Niles 8-3-15)

This years shows include 42nd Street, The Producers, Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat, Annie & Riverdance, tickets are available at 772-1391, and more information is available at broadwayinbinghamton.com.
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The B-G Athletic Committee will be meeting at 5:30 PM followed by the B-G Facility Committee at 6:30 PM. Both meetings will be held in the District Conference Room.
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