A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 2-3-15

by wcdonews Posted on February 3, 2015

Governor Cuomo has an executive budget proposed, Area assemblyman Cliff crouch comments:

(Crouch 2-3-15)

A state budget plan is due April 1st, the beginning of dealing with budget bills has been stalled by the arrest of Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver.
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Area Assemblyman Pete Lopez is waiting to see some movement in the top levels of the leadership in the Assembly, so that work can go forward after the arrest of Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver:

(Lopez 2-3-15)

Silver’s arrest and his initial unwillingness to leave his leadership post quickly has stalled the state Assembly’s session.
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State Police arrested 27-year-old Zachary Zlata of Downsville, for Driving While Intoxicated, following a 1-car accident on State Route 30 and County Route 1, in Andes. Zlata was driving while intoxicated when he crashed into the guide rail, injuring his unidentified female passenger, who was taken to an area Hospital for lacerations to her face. Zlata was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Andes court on March 12th.
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P.M. NEWS MONDAY 2-2-15

by wcdonews Posted on February 2, 2015

Police agencies across the region are responding a number of accidents today attributed to the weather & slippery road conditions. All roads are open, police advise that if you must travel, leave extra time and drive with extra caution.
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Area Congressman Chris Gibson has begun his 3rd & final term in the U.S. House of Representatives, he told WCDO News what he hopes to accomplish:

(Gibson 2-2-15)

Gibson was in Walton Saturday for the annual Delaware County Fair Board Dinner.
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Governor Cuomo announced that individuals and entities that defraud New Yorkers seeking immigration-related assistance would now be subject to felony or misdemeanor charges. Previously, there was no law specifically protecting newcomers from fraud, scams and exploitation, immigrants will now benefit from additional requirements for those providing them with assistance as well as stronger consumer disclosures.
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State Police are investigating a grand larceny at the Oneonta Wal-Mart, January 25th at approximately 7:15pm. A suspect walked into the store and filled up a shopping cart with merchandise valued at over $1,100, then exited through a fire exit and left in a vehicle occupied by another suspect. The suspect is described as a white male, wearing a dark baseball cap and a green long-sleeved shirt with writing on the back, the Vehicle description was a Chevrolet, possibly a Cavalier, dark blue in color, with unknown white NY license plates, a green sticker on the driver side of front bumper and missing the front driver side wheel hubcap. Police said that the merchandise stolen was an HP Desktop PC, Olympus digital camera, wireless Bluetooth speakers, headphones and a bucket. Anyone with information should call the State Police at 432-3212.
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The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce announces the recipients of the 2015 Annual Celebration of Business Awards. 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 Thursday March 5th, at the Annual Dinner and Celebration of Business, at the Hunt Union Ballroom.
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Today is the day that Sidney high School Seniors can begin to apply through Scholarship America.org, to find scholarships to help pay for higher education. Sidney Dollars For scholars’ president Tracy Young explains:

(Tracy Young 2-2-15)

This year is the 2nd year that Sidney Seniors are able to apply for scholarships online, through scholarship America.org.
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A.M. NEWS MONDAY 2-2-15

by wcdonews Posted on February 2, 2015

About 250 people attended the annual Delaware County Fair board dinner Saturday in Walton. State senator John Bonacic said that the Legislature is working on legislation to encourage younger people to go into agriculture:

(Bonacic 2-2-15)

Delaware County Fair board member John Jackson told WCDO News that various country Acts have been lined up for this year’s Fair Concert:

(John Jackson 2-2-15)

This year’s Delaware County Fair will be the 129th edition of the annual event, at the fairgrounds in Walton from August 17th through the 22nd
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The American Cancer Society’s Tri-Town Relay for Life kick off meeting will be held today at 5:30 PM, the United Methodist Church at 12 Liberty Street, Sidney. The Relay for Life will be held Saturday May 9th at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge. Organizers are asking for previous team captains, new team captains, or the general public, to attend. More volunteers for this year’s event are needed; more information is available at 563-8841 or 563-9634. (Meeting Cancelled Due to Snow at 9:30AM)
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P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-30-15

by wcdonews Posted on January 30, 2015

State Senate Republican leader Dean Skelos of Long Island is being investigated by federal authorities for his outside income. Skelos reported income from a Long Island Law Firm of $150,000 to $250,000 dollars; he also listed a large investment with a Pharmaceutical company. His Assembly counterpart Sheldon Silver was arrested last week on corruption charges following a federal investigation.
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Governor Cuomo announced that the average wait time at state-run DMV offices was reduced to 30 minutes, down from an 72 minutes only 2 years ago. State officials said the “dramatic reduction” was achieved through a two-year process that included a new reservation system, expanded office hours, New technology at call centers, Greeters who direct new customers to where they need to go & a redesigned DMV website.
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State Police from Sidney arrested 22 year old Jacob Richie of Unadilla for Identity Theft, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property & Petty Larceny. The arrest followed the report of a missing debit card from a residence on PlankenHorn Road in Sidney, Richie was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Sidney Court on February 12th.
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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Town of Unadilla man for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance.  39 year old Jacob Conklin was charged following a traffic stop in the Village of Afton, where Conklin was found to be in possession of heroin. He was taken into custody and processed, he is scheduled to appear in the Village of Afton Court at a later date.

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A fundraiser has been scheduled Saturday for WCDO’s Jim Tomeo, who is facing medical bills following a December stroke. The fundraiser will be a Pancake Breakfast at the Masonville Federated Church from 7:00 to 10:30 AM.
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The Hope & Healing: Perspectives on Mental Illness seminar will be held at the Roxbury Arts Center Saturday with Keynote speaker Jason Paden discussing his battle with mental illness. this event is held in conjunction with Roxbury’s exhibit of paintings by Delaware County artist David Byrd, Roxbury Arts Group Director Jenny Rosensweig explains:

(Jenny Rosensweig 1-30-15)

The Roxbury Arts Center is located at 5025 Vega Mountain Road in Roxbury, The free event runs from 9:30 – 3:00 pm with mental health advocates participating in round table discussions.
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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-30-15

by wcdonews Posted on January 30, 2015

The Otsego county Chamber of Commerce will host their 11th annual Chili Bowl Fundraiser this Sunday. The Proceeds will be used for the maintenance of Wilber Mansion, as well as for art scholarships to Carriage House Art Studio. More information is available at can oneonta.org.
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The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive in Oneonta today from 12:00 noon until 5:00 PM. The drive will be held at the State University on Blodgett Drive.
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The Chenango Arts Council will bring Vivace Saturday night to the Martin W. Kappel Theater at 27 West Main Street in Norwich at 7:00 PM. Ticket information is available at 336-2787 or chenangoarts.org
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P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 1-29-15

by wcdonews Posted on January 30, 2015

Governor Cuomo announced that the State Police would join local law enforcement agencies across the state in an effort to crack down on impaired driving during Super Bowl weekend. The STOP-DWI campaign will include increased patrols on the roadways and sobriety checkpoints to deter, identify and arrest impaired drivers. During the 2014 campaign, State Police made nearly 100 impaired driving arrests.
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With Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver under arrest on corruption charges, area state Senator John Bonacic said that he has ideas to curb that continuing problem:

(Bonacic 1-29-15)

Sheldon Silver was arrested last week by the FBI for allegedly taking kickbacks & hiding millions of dollars while serving as Speaker of the assembly since 1994.
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90 state school districts have been designated as fiscally stressed under New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System. DiNapoli’s office evaluated 672 school districts. Locally, the Unatego district was listed in Moderate Stress, the Norwich City School & Charlotte Valley were listed as susceptible to fiscal stress. The full list of schools on the report can be accessed at osc.state.ny.us.
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State Police from Deposit arrested 53-year-old William Barnhart of Deposit, for Driving While Intoxicated with a reportable BAC result of .17%. The arrest resulted from Delaware County 911 report of a disabled vehicle at the State Route 17, Exit 84 off ramp in Deposit. Troopers accuse Barnhart of drifting off the exit ramp and getting his vehicle stuck in a snow bank. Barnhart was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Deposit Court on February 23rd.
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The Hill City Rollers will kick off their 2015 Roller Derby season at home against Albany All Stars Roller Derby Friday night in Oneonta. 3 Team members were interviewed on WCDO this morning about their team & the sport, Team member Lisa “Clipnocky” Thies comments:

(Lisa Thies 1-29-15)

Each team has a Jammer who scores points by passing opposing team members, each bout consists of 2 30-minute periods. A portion of the proceeds will go to support The Lord’s Table of Oneonta; Doors open at 6:30, team intros at 7:20, and first whistle at 7:30. Tickets are available at the door; $5 for students, children and seniors, $8 for adults. More information available at the Hill City Rollers Facebook Page.
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The Chenango county suicide prevention coalition was recently formed to increase awareness about the growing need for suicide prevention. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the country currently; a Safe talk Training session will take place on Friday at the Morrisville State College Norwich Campus from 1:30 to 5:00 PM. More information is available at ccspc.webs.com.
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Tickets are on sale for “FLASHDANCE – THE MUSICAL” at the Forum Theatre in Binghamton on Sunday, March 1st at 3:00 & 7:30 PM. Tina Niles of NAC Entertainment comments:

 

(Tina Niles 1-29-15)

Tickets can be purchased at the Arena Box Office, Ticketmaster.com or by phone at 1- 800-745-3000. More information about this or future shows is available at BroadwayInBinghamton.com.
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A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 1-29-15

by wcdonews Posted on January 29, 2015

The American Cancer Society’s Tri-Town Relay for Life kick off meeting will be held on Monday February 2nd at 5:30 PM, the United Methodist Church at 12 Liberty Street, Sidney. The Relay for Life will be held Saturday May 9th at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge. Organizers are asking for previous team captains, new team captains, or the general public, to attend. More volunteers for this year’s event are needed; more information is available at 563-8841 or 563-9634.
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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. The Bassett Cancer Institute’s mobile screening coach will be available today from 9:00am-3:00pm at the Southside Mall parking lot Oneonta. Appointments can be made at 1-888-345-0225.
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The American Red Cross will hold blood drives in Oneonta today from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., State University of New York Oneonta, on Blodgett Road. Another blood drive will be held in New Berlin from 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., GOLDEN ARTIST COLORS at 188 Bell Road.

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