A.M. NEWS MONDAY 3-9-15

by wcdonews Posted on March 9, 2015

State Police at Oneonta are investigating the deaths of 44-year-old TIFANNE WELLS & 51-year-old GEORGE JONES at a residence on County Highway 47 in the Town of Oneonta. Otsego County 911 received a call to check the welfare from a concerned party, Troopers responded to the residence at approximately 8:30 Sunday Morning and located both subjects deceased, outside of the residence. Autopsies were scheduled to be conducted at Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, the investigation is ongoing.
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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce has rescheduled their recently postponed “Reunite Bainbridge” Meeting. Bainbridge Chamber President John Payne explains what they have been working on:

(John Payne 3-9-15)

The meeting will be held tonight at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall Theater.
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State Police have arrested 2 suspects in connection with the February 23rd robbery of the Xtra-Mart gas station on State Route 12, in the Town of Chenango. 20-year-old Cody McNeilly & 42 year old Jennifer Finn, both of Binghamton, has been charged with 1st degree Robbery. McNeilly and Finn were arraigned in Chenango Town court and were remanded to the Broome County Jail pending Grand Jury action.
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The American Red Cross will hold 2 Blood drives today, with a special need for O negative, A negative and B negative blood. Appointments can be made at the Red Cross Blood Donor App, redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS for today’s blood drive at the Oneonta Lowe’s from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, or in Davenport from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM at the Charlotte Valley Central School.

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P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 3-6-15

by wcdonews Posted on March 6, 2015

This weekend, clocks get pushed ahead 1 hour as part of Daylight Savings Time, & the Firemen’s Association of New York urges all New Yorkers to check their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to ensure that they are functioning properly. the Association recommends cleaning all alarms to remove any debris that might impede their function and to change batteries. They also recommend testing alarms monthly, vacuum or blow out any dust that might accumulate in the unit, & never paint a smoke or Carbon monoxide alarm. More information on smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms and other information on fire safety and prevention is available at fasny.com and nfpa.org.
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On Sunday, Governor Cuomo will host the 2015 Adirondack Winter Challenge at the Olympic facility in Lake Placid. The day trip will sample a variety of winter activities the Adirondack region has to offer, including skiing, bobsledding and a variety of ice sports, and conclude with a dinner and presentation of awards. Winter activities will take place between 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM.
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More dates that have just been added for the “My Free Taxes” program by appointment only on Saturdays of March 7, 14, 21 and 28 at the Delhi Branch of Sidney Federal Credit Union. Cheri Albrecht of the United Way of Delaware & Otsego Counties explains:

(Cheri Albrecht 3-6-15)

Locations will be in Delhi & Oneonta, all appointments can be made at 432-0061.
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Several of the dancers with the Kennedy performing arts center of Sidney will be performing a dance routine at Madison square garden this weekend at a New York knicks basketball game. Nikki Reed of the Kennedy performing arts center explains:

(Nikki Reed 3-4-15)

Reed said the Dancers & their families were able to go to New York City for this event following a recent successful fundraiser.
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The 17th Annual Unatego Middle School/ High School Student & Staff Variety show will be held next Friday March 13th at the Unatego high school auditorium in wells bridge. Organizer Judy Pitel comments:

(Judy Pitel 3-6-15)

Pitel said that money raised will be used for medical expenses for the Wayne Himes family, following a recent accident.
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Governor Cuomo announced the return of the Craft New York Brewers Festival to the Desmond Hotel and Conference Center in Albany tomorrow. 41 craft brewers from across the state will be offering more than 100 beers to sample and pair with food from more than a dozen restaurants. The second annual festival will run from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Saturday at the Desmond Hotel and Conference Center, 660 Albany Shaker Road in Albany. Tickets can be purchased at thinknydrinkny.com.

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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 3-6-15

by wcdonews Posted on March 6, 2015

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced that his office is offering tips to consumers for using crowdfunding websites such as GoFundMe, to make charitable and other donations. The sites, which allow users to post fundraising solicitations and receive donations, are changing how individuals raise and donate funds. Complaints can be filed with the Attorney General’s office at 1-800-771-7755, or ag.ny.gov.
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A Farm Safety Presentation will be held today from 1:00-3:00PM at SUNY Morrisville in Norwich on Conkey Avenue. Topics include PTO Safety, the ROPS Rebate Program, Chemical Safety, the seminar is co-sponsored by the Chenango County Farmland Protection Committee & Chenango County Farm Bureau.
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The American Red Cross will hold Blood Drives locally today & tomorrow. In Delhi, a blood drive will be held from 8:00 to 2:00 PM at the Delaware Academy, & from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Church at 3 Delview Extension. On Saturday, a blood drive will be held in Sidney from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Saint Luke’s Church at 139 West Main Street. In Oneonta, a blood drive will be held Saturday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Main Street Baptist Church at 333 Main St.
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P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 3-5-15

by wcdonews Posted on March 5, 2015

Assembly Minority Republicans announced a package of reforms to create greater transparency and accountability in the Assembly. Area Assemblyman Pete Lopez comments:

(Lopez 3-5-15)

Proposals include enacting 8 year term limits for Legislative Leaders, committee chairmen & Assembly Speaker; televise standing committee meetings, record all committee meetings on the Assembly website; and Allow each member of the Assembly to have at least one substantive issue-based bill moved from committee and brought to the Assembly floor for a vote per legislative cycle.
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The Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery announced the completion of 16 recovery and resiliency plans developed by storm-impacted communities across the State as part of Round II of the NY Rising Reconstruction Program. The State committed more than $64 million to support eligible resiliency projects. Locally, the Town of Chenango will get $3 million in funding for projects that local leaders deemed necessary for recovery efforts. More information can be found at stormrecovery.ny.gov.
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The Sidney American Legion will be hosting an open house later this month to increase membership. Spokesman Larry Halbert explains:

(Larry Halbert 3-5-15)

More information about the March 14th open house or the American legion itself is available at 434-0239 or 237-4762.
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State Senator Jim Seward & a bipartisan group of 114 state legislators, along with county and town highway superintendents from across the state to call for increased state funding for local highway improvements.

(Seward 3-5-15)

Seward said that Local roads and bridges account for 87% of the roads, 52% of the bridges, and 48% of the vehicle mileage logged in New York State.
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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce has rescheduled their recently postponed “Reunite Bainbridge” Meeting. The meeting will be held Monday March 9th at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall Theater.
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The Sidney central school district announced that registration for all Sidney students eligible to enter Kindergarten in September will be held the weeks of march 16th through the 20th and march 23rd through the 27th. Parents must call 561-7728 to set up an appointment to register their child. More information is available at 561-7701 or 561-7728.
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A.M. NEWS 3-5-15

by wcdonews Posted on March 5, 2015

The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce will award the recipients of the 2015 Annual Celebration of Business Awards tonight. The NBT Bank Distinguished Business of the Year goes to The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Carol Blazina is recognized as the Eugene A. Bettiol, Jr. Distinguished Citizen. The Quality of Life award is presented to Opportunities for Otsego. The Celebration will be held at the Hunt Union Ballroom on the State University Campus of Oneonta
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The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting today in the Guilford School Cafeteria at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.

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P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-4-15

by wcdonews Posted on March 4, 2015

Governor Cuomo announced that 11 more businesses plan to expand in or locate to New York State under the START-UP NY program. The businesses will invest nearly $30 million, creating 158 new jobs over the next 5 years in tax-free areas sponsored by State university schools. Morrisville State College will have 54 new jobs that will be created by Empire Farmstead Brewery at a microbrewery where beer will be manufactured for regional and international distribution. Also at Morrisville, K16 Corporation is a new technology device and software development firm focused on developing technology based solutions in teaching methods. K16 will be locating to on-campus space in Morrisville and create two net new jobs while investing $10,000.
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State lawmakers are working toward getting a state budget together by the April 1st deadline, in spite of the governor’s acknowledgment that a budget might be late if ethics reforms are not passed. Area assemblyman bill Magee comments:

(Bill Magee 3-4-15)

Magee also said that Governor Cuomo proposed cuts to some agricultural programs, that they hope to have restored in the final budget plan.
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The Kennedy performing arts center dancers of Sidney will be performing a routine at Madison square garden this weekend at a New York knicks basketball game. Nikki Reed of the Kennedy performing arts center explains:

(Nikki Reed 3-4-15)

Reed said that a recent fundraiser raised about $800 in order to pay to get the dancers to New York City to perform their routing in front of the crowd at Madison Square Garden.
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State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced that since January 2011, his office has helped over 17,000 people successfully resolve their consumer complaints, totaling over $13.5 million in refunds and other relief for over 12,000 of those consumers. The largest number of complaints deals with the Automobile industry, followed by Credit and Identity Theft issues, the Service Industries, Utilities and Landlord/Tenant complaints. The Attorney General’s Consumer Helpline for those who beleive they may have been victimized is 1-800-771-7755.
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A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-4-15

by wcdonews Posted on March 4, 2015

Governor Cuomo’s $900 million “NY Parks 2020” plan was unveiled this week. The 7-point is a multi-year commitment to invest approximately $900 million into180 state parks, 35 historic sites, and 29 golf courses, which are visited by 62 million people annually. More information is available at 518-474-0456 or nysparks.com.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County announced the opening of Delaware Bounty, a food store featuring weekly on-line ordering of Local meat, eggs, cheese, honey and seasonal produce that all comes from Delaware County. The store is located at 5½ Main Street in Delhi at the E-center; more information is available at delawarebounty.com.
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Due to the high number of delays and cancellations this winter, The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School District is canceling its March 13th staff professional development day. Classes will be in session and students will be in attendance on March 13th.

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P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 3-3-15

by wcdonews Posted on March 3, 2015

Governor Cuomo was in Buffalo this morning promoting plans to raise the minimum wage in the state:

(Cuomo 3-3-15)

Cuomo’s plan is to raise the minimum wage to $10.50 an hour for the majority of the state & $11.50 an hour for New York City.
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The Cash Coalition & the United Way of Delaware & Otsego Counties announced that there are free tax preparation services available this tax season for eligible families. United Way Spokesperson Cheri Albrecht explains:

(Cherri Albrecht 3-3-15)

Albrecht said that the appointments for the Delhi & Oneonta locations could be made through Catholic Charities at 432-0061.
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Agriculture contributed $37.6 billion to New York’s economy in 2012, an increase of more than 22% from 2007, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. The state ranks in the top 10 nationwide for milk and other dairy production, as well as wine, apples, maple syrup and other products. Milk is the state’s largest commodity, with $2.4 billion in sales, followed by grains, peas and beans at $856 million, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 2012 census. New York also ranked first nationwide in the production of yogurt, cottage cheese and sour cream, and was the second-largest wine producer in 2013, with 34 million gallons. The state also ranked second nationally in maple syrup production.
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State Police from Sidney arrested 29-year-old Bradley Brundege of Walton for the felony of Aggravated DWI with a reportable B.A.C. result of .18%. Troopers observed Brundege drive into a rest area and stop off of County Route 23 in Sidney, Troopers determined that Brundege was driving while intoxicated, the charge became a felony due to a prior DWI conviction. Brundege was arraigned in the Town of Sidney Court and remanded to the Delaware County Jail in lieu of a $1,000 cash bail.
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The Delaware County District Attorney’s Investigators arrested 27-Year-Old Jessica Rodriguez of Sidney, for Offering a False Instrument for Filing, Welfare Fraud & Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument. Rodriguez is accused of receiving $754 in Public Assistance Benefits to which she was not entitled. Rodriguez pleaded guilty to Welfare Fraud in the 5th degree, was fined $250.00 and ordered to pay restitution.
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The 53rd General Clinton canoe regatta will be held memorial day weekend & the regatta committee will meet tonight, at 7:00 PM at the Highway & Bar & Grill on Route 7 in Bainbridge. All paddlers & area residents are invited to attend & participate.
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Tickets for the 2015 Hall of Fame Classic on Memorial Day Weekend are on sale today, Hall of Fame members Rollie Fingers, Tom Glavine, Phil Niekro and Ozzie Smith as well as recently retired players representing all 30 major league teams will play the 7 inning legends game. this year’s contest will be played on Saturday, May 23 at Cooperstown’s Doubleday Field, Tickets are on sale at 1-877-726-9028 or at baseballhall.org.
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The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting tonight at City Hall. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM & is open to the public.

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