A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 4-9-15

by wcdonews Posted on April 9, 2015

Governor Cuomo today announced that New York State’s fight against opioid addiction has been strengthened by new funding to provide naloxone kits to schools statewide and training for school personnel. Included as part of the 2015-16 New York State Budget, $272,000 in funding will be used to offer training for school nurses and other personnel from the state’s approximately 3,000 school districts. The training is expected to be similar to what is already in use for training first responders and community members.
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Voters in the town of Afton approved of a measure yesterday to purchase the former IVCI building on County route 39 for a new Town Hall Complex. Voters approved by a vote of 377 in favor & 101 opposed.
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The Otsego County Planning Department will host training classes tonight for Town Supervisors, Village and City Mayors, Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals Chairmen, Zoning Enforcement Officers of Otsego-Schoharie and Delaware Counties, at the Meadows complex in Cooperstown. Session 1 is from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm for a Zoning Board of Appeals Overview, Session 2 is from 6:45 pm to 8:45 pm regarding Rural Planning
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The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting in the District Conference Room tonight at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.

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A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-8-15

by wcdonews Posted on April 8, 2015

The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division arrested a City of Norwich woman Tuesday for Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance & criminal nuisance. 34-year-old Stephanie Manwarren of Norwich is accused of selling a controlled substance from her residence; she was arraigned in the City of Norwich Court and was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $5,000 cash bail. Additional arrests are pending.
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Officials from Tennessee Gas are holding open house meetings regarding a 2nd pipeline project through the southern tier. A meeting will be held tonight at the Sidney Middle School Gym from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, followed by a meeting Thursday night at the Deposit High School at the same times.
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Residents in the Town of Afton are voting today on a proposal to purchase the former IVCI building on county route 39 & turn it into a new town office complex. Voting will be held from 12:00 Noon until 8:00 PM at the Afton Fire Station on Spring street.
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State Police & Broome County Emergency crews responded to the report of a tractor-trailer carrying 4,000 gallons of liquid manure that flipped in Lisle Tuesday night. 43-year-old Charles Clute was operating the Tractor Trailer; he drifted onto the soft shoulder, overturned into a ditch & spilled the contents. The investigation is continuing.
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The Binghamton Mets and New York Mets announced a four-year extension of their Player Development Contract, securing the B-Mets as New York’s Double-A affiliate through the 2020 season. The B-Mets currently lease runs through 2021 at NYSEG Stadium, team ownership did confirm that the team is up for sale.
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The Price is Right Live Coming to the Floyd L Maines Veterans Arena tonight at 7:30 pm in Binghamton. The Price Is Right Live is an interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to play & win Prizes.
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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their next regular meeting this morning. The meeting begins at 7:45 at Trackside Dining 88 Main Street in downtown Sidney.
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P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 4-7-15

by wcdonews Posted on April 7, 2015

Governor Andrew Cuomo may be looking at running for a 3rd term as governor. The New York Board of Elections records show Cuomo’s campaign committee has changed its name to “Andrew Cuomo 2018.” Cuomo was re-elected in November to a 2nd term.
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State Police announced that they are looking for Gary Naselsky on charges of 3rd degree Grand Larceny. Naselsky allegedly stole $4,500 by depositing bad checks to the Sidney Federal Credit Union in Oneonta; the Town of Oneonta Court issued a warrant in May 2014. Anyone with information should contact the State Police at 432-4844 or email Crimetip@troopers.ny.gov.
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The Cuomo Administration announced that a new law protecting consumers from getting hit with surprise, out-of-network medical bills are in effect. The law holds consumers harmless from any surprise or emergency out-of-network medical bills they receive from providers, and requires enhanced consumer disclosures to protect patients from getting hit with surprise medical bills in the first place. The new law also requires enhanced consumer disclosures from insurers, doctors and hospitals, allowing consumers to more easily know which providers are out-of-network, how much those providers expect to charge, and how much the insurer expects to cover.
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The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next meeting this evening at City Hall. The meeting will get underway at 7:00 PM on the common council chambers on the 2nd floor.
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Chenango County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a Town of North Norwich resident for 3 counts of endangering the welfare of a child and 1 count of criminal mischief Sunday. 40-year-old Preston Newberry was charged following a domestic dispute, which allegedly occurred in front of 3 children. Newberry was taken into custody without incident, arraigned and released to appear in the Town of North Norwich Court at a later date.

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A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 4-7-15

by wcdonews Posted on April 7, 2015

The Binghamton annual “Welcome Back B-Mets” Dinner is scheduled for Tonight at 5:30 at the Holiday Inn in downtown Binghamton. All proceeds from this year’s event will go towards scholarships for local children to participate in the B-Mets Players Camp held in July at NYSEG Stadium. The Binghamton Mets are set to open their 24th season on April 9TH in Akron, The B-Mets home opener is on April 16th. Tickets are available at BMETS.COM, the NYSEG Stadium box office or call 723-METS.
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Southern Tier Solar Works is launching Solarize Southern Tier East initiative to bring solar energy the tri-county area. The Delaware county kick off will be tonight at 6:30 PM at the Sidney Civic Center.
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The Cancer Services Program of Delaware, Otsego and Schoharie counties will offer free health screenings to women 40 and older who are uninsured, with the Bassett Cancer Institute’s mobile screening coach in Oneonta today. Spokesperson Stephanie Thorne comments:

(Stephanie Thorne 4-7-15)

The clinic will be at the Southside mall Parking Lot from 9:00 AM to 3:00 pm. Appointments can be made at 1-888-345-0225.
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The Chenango County School Counselors Association is sponsoring their annual “Spring College Day” today from 10:45 AM to 2:00 PM at the Norwich YMCA. Representatives from 40 colleges & The Armed forces will be present. The event is free & open to the public.
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The next meeting of the General Clinton Canoe Regatta committee will be held tonight. The Regatta meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Highway 7 Bar and Grill on Route 7 in Bainbridge.
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The Sidney Central School District Board Of Education meeting scheduled for Today has been cancelled. The next meeting will be held on April 21st at 7:00 pm in the High School Library.

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P.M. NEWS MONDAY 4-6-15

by wcdonews Posted on April 6, 2015

It’s Day 6 of the new state fiscal year, and area lawmakers have had a chance to look over the specific details of the new state budget. Area Assemblyman Cliff Crouch told WCDO News that area school districts received more funding and less of a negative effect from the Gap Elimination Adjustment:

(Crouch 4-6-15)

Crouch said that by next years budget, the Gap Elimination Adjustment should be completely wiped off the books, it devastated upstate schools over the previous 5 years.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Daniel Quakenbush of Meredith Friday following a domestic incident. Deputies charged Quackenbush with Aggravated Harassment, and Criminal Mischief, he was arraigned in the Town of Meredith Court and remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $3000 cash bail or $6000 Bond pending future court action.
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Governor Cuomo today encouraged New Yorkers to help fight obesity during this year’s 20th anniversary of National Public Health Week, which begins today. Obesity is the second leading cause of preventable death in the nation, has also reached epidemic levels in New York State. the state Department of Health will be providing health tips through social media under the hash tag #GetFitNYS, more information is available at health.ny.gov. In New York State, 25.4% of adults are obese and another 35.9% are overweight, 32% of the states school aged children are also obese or overweight.
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The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a SPECIAL Board of Education Meeting tonight in the District Conference Room at 6:30 PM. The board will move into executive session until 7:00 PM. The 2015-16 Spending plan will be discussed.
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The national tour of ANYTHING GOES, the new Broadway revival of Cole Porter’s musical, will stop in Binghamton on April 26 for 2 shows. Tickets are on sale now at The Arena Box Office, Ticketmaster and online at BroadwayinBinghamton.com. the shows are scheduled for 3:00 & 7:30 PM at the Forum Theater in Binghamton.
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A.M. NEWS MONDAY 4-6-15

by wcdonews Posted on April 6, 2015

State Police and the Office of Fire Prevention and Control have concluded their preliminary investigation of the fatal house fire on Hone Road in the Town of Cherry Valley. The victims have been identified as 13-year-old Anthony Sabler, 20-year-old Gabrielle Sabler, & 22-year-old Ashley Tefft, all 3 deaths were ruled accidental, caused by asphyxia due to the inhalation of smoke and heated combustible material. The origin and cause of the fire remain under investigation.
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A Binghamton residence at 101 Main Street went up in flames Friday night. The fire started in the kitchen, all residents made it out safely, the top floor of the residence sustained heavy damage, and Binghamton firefighters battled the blaze until about 3:30 AM Saturday.
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Governor Andrew Cuomo has lifted a ban on some state-funded travel to Indiana. Controversy recently arose over new Indiana and Arkansas measures that barred state and local governments from impinging on people’s ability to follow their religious beliefs, with some limitations. Supporters said the laws would protect religious liberties. But critics said they could be used to discriminate against gays. The Republican governors of both states signed changed versions of the laws Thursday, hoping to quiet the outcry. The Indiana version specifies it can’t be used to discriminate.
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About 1600 Vestal area residents were without power this morning after a Motor Vehicle accident on state route 26 near Bunn Hill Road. An unidentified woman was injured when she hit a utility pole at about 11:00 PM Sunday, the crash then brought down a 2nd utility pole. NYSEG Crews expected to have all power restored this morning.
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The 11th annual American Cancer Society Tri-Town Relay For Life will be held at the General Clinton Park on Saturday May 9th this year. The 2015 theme is Hero’s of Hope & this year’s event will be ONE day only, running from 11am to 11pm. Officials announced that it is not too late to become involved by either registering a team or volunteering, more information is available at relayforlife.org/tritownny or at the next meeting tonight at 5:30 at the United Methodist Church, Liberty Street in Sidney.
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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 4-3-15

by wcdonews Posted on April 6, 2015

State Police & the State Office of Fire Prevention and Control and Otsego County Emergency Management Team, are investigating a fatal residential fire that occurred at approximately 3:45 AM at 165 Hone Road in the Town of Cherry Valley, Thursday. 3 deceased subjects were located in the residence. Positive identification of the deceased subjects is pending autopsies and further investigation. Cherry Valley and Sharon Springs Fire Departments responded to the scene.
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A single engine plane crashed into a farm field in South Kortright Thursday afternoon. Julian & Kerry Joffe of Vermont were the only occupants, both were uninjured the crash is under investigation
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The Binghamton Mets baseball team is officially for sale, but a variety of twists & turns & a lawsuit encompass the future sale. Team President Michael Urda acknowledged that they are shopping the franchise, but they vow to keep the team in Binghamton. A federal lawsuit filed this week claims that a handshake deal to sell the team to a Florida ownership group occurred on December 8th for 8.5 million dollars, but that B-Mets Owners backed out when another possible buyer appeared. The Florida group is now asking the court to halt the sale to another buyer. Urda & the B-Mets owners have denied the claims of the lawsuit, & they want to buy the B-Mets just to move them out of the area. Urda said that the main goal is to keep the team in Binghamton at all costs.
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The Unadilla chamber of commerce has chosen Green’s Long River Inn as the business of the Year, and Mike Knowlton as the “Good Neighbor” award winner. The Unadilla chamber dinner will be held on April 26th at the Unadilla Untied Methodist Church.
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The Chenango County Child Advocacy Center & Maydole’s have teamed up for an Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, to raise awareness for child abuse prevention month. Center Spokesperson Tracy Henne explains:

(Tracy Henne 4-3-15)

The Easter Egg Hunt will be tomorrow at East & West Parks in down town Norwich starting at 10:00 AM. More information is available at 334-5437.
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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 4-2-15

by wcdonews Posted on April 6, 2015

The Cancer Services Program of Delaware, Otsego and Schoharie counties will offer free health screenings in partnership with the Bassett Cancer Institute’s mobile screening coach, Spokesperson Stephanie Thorne comments:

(Stephanie Thorn 4-2-15)

The health screenings will be available today from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Tri-Town Regional Hospital, on Pearl Street in Sidney. Appointments are requested at 1-888-345-0225.
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Delaware County sheriff’s deputies arrested Krista Hess of Stamford for resisting arrest, for intentionally preventing probation officers from arresting Jesse Papas. Deputies said that Hess’s action allowed Papas to escape into the woods for several miles; he was tracked down in Schoharie County. Hess was released on an appearance ticket & will appear in Stamford court at a later date.
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The Chenango County Sheriffs Department arrested Michael Mason of Green for Menacing and Harassment, following an investigation of a domestic dispute. Mason was arraigned and was released in his own recognizance pending future court action.
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The New York state department of taxation & finance is extending their call center hours through April 15th. The call center will be open from 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM Monday through Friday and 8:30- AM to 3:00PM on Saturdays; they can be reached at 518-457-5181.
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Section 4 Athletics announced several Post-Season Basketball Awards this week for area coaches & players. BG Girls coach Bob Conway was named section 4 class c Girls coach of the year, for leading the Lady Bobcats to an 18-3 record & a spot in the Sectional finals. Conway’s Senior leader Morgan Bullis was named to the Section 4 all-star team, for aver5agin a Double Double she was the only girl from the MAC Conference.
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Letchworth State Park was voted best state park in a USA Today poll. The Park is located in the Rochester area, and is known as the Grand Canyon of the east”, and receives about 650,000 visitors each year. A new state of the art nature center will be constructed this spring.
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